PATHOLOGY MCQ
ENDOCRINE SYSTEM
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External portion of the adrenal gland; its primary hormones, aldosterone and cortisol, influence inflammation, metabolism, interstitial fluid volume, and other functions.
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adrenal glands
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adrenal medulla
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adrenal cortex
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cortex
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Your adrenal glands are endocrine glands located on top of your kidneys. They produce many important hormones, including cortisol, aldosterone and adrenaline. The adrenal hormones help regulate several bodily functions including metabolism, blood pressure and your body’s response to stress.
Detailed explanation-2: -The inner 10–20% of the gland is the adrenal medulla secreting catecholamines. In the UK, these hormones are called adrenaline and noradrenaline; but the terms epinephrine and norepinephrine are also used for the same hormones.
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