The Adrenal Gland

Adrenaline and non adrenaline are hormones and act as

• Neurotransmitters

• Energy storing substance

• c) Food storage material

• d) Energy producing agents

Choose all the correct alternatives

• a) capsule

• b) zona fasiculata

• c) zona reticulus

• d) zona glomerulus

• e) medulla

Which of the following hormone is known as flight and fight hormone

• Adrenaline

• Noradrenaline

• Aldosterone

• Androstenedione

Raghav, has been taking steroid drugs for a long time now. He realises that he has high blood pressure, an increased appetite, excessive sweating and excessive hariness. He has been diagnosed by Cushing's Syndrome. What treatment would you recommend him to take?

• Medication or surgery

• Reducing steroid intake or radiation

• Taking hormone supplements

• None of the above

Which of the following is the main glucocorticoid?

• cortisol

• Aldosterone

• Adrenaline

• Epinephrine

The precursor of all hormones secreted by the adrenal gland is

What are the functions of cortisol

• Anti-inflammatory reaction

• Stimulates RBC production

• It acts as an emergency hormone

• It helps in regulating the electrolytes in the human body

The hormones released by the adrenal medulla are of how many types?

• 2

• 3

• 4

• None of the above

The position of the adrenal gland in amphibians is

• Head renal

• Supra renal position

• Inter renal position

• None of the above

What are the target organs of the adrenal gland

• lungs, pupils

• heart

• muscles

• none of the above

• all the above