Adrenal Cortex/Medulla

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Zonas, hormones for each zona

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Zona Glomerulosa Hormone/Function

Aldosterone —> SALT

Decreases sodium and water loss in urine by returning to blood

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Zona Fasciculata Hormone/Function

Cortisol —> SUGAR

Increases resistance to stress and increases BG levels to reduce inflammation

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Zona Reticularis Hormone/Function

Androgens —> SEX

Increases sex drive in females

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What type of tissue is the Adrenal Cortex and Medulla made of?

Cortex —> Glandular Tissue

Medulla —> Nervous Tissue

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Adrenal Medulla Hormone/Function

Epinephrine and Norepinephrine —> FIGHT/FLIGHT

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Order of Zonas (Superficial —> Deep)

  1. Zona Glomerulosa

  2. Zona Fasciculata

  3. Zona Reticularis

Note: Think of alphabetical order (same with hormones too!)