Adrenal Glands Quiz 1

Where are the adrenal glands located?

• Posterior to the kidneys

• Inside the kidneys

• Superior to the kidneys

• Inferior to the kidneys

What are the two sections of the adrenal glands?

• Cortex and Reticularis

• Medulla and Reticularis

• Glomerulosa and Fasciculata

• Cortex and Medulla

Which hormones are produced by the adrenal medulla?

• ACTH and Renin

• Aldosterone and Cortisol

• Epinephrine and Norepinephrine

• Androgens and Estrogens

What is the primary function of epinephrine and norepinephrine?

• Short-term stress response

• Suppress inflammation

• Regulate Na⁺ and K⁺ levels

• Promote protein breakdown

What stimulates the adrenal medulla to release hormones?

• Electrolyte concentration

• Neural stimulation from the sympathetic nervous system

• ACTH from the pituitary

• Renin-Angiotensin Mechanism

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Which layer of the adrenal cortex produces aldosterone?

• Zona Fasciculata

• Zona Reticularis

• Zona Glomerulosa

• Adrenal Medulla

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What is the primary function of aldosterone?

• Suppresses inflammation

• Regulates Na⁺ and K⁺ levels

• Regulates glucose levels

• Promotes protein breakdown

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Which mechanism controls aldosterone secretion?

• Negative feedback from ACTH

• Renin-Angiotensin Mechanism

• Electrolyte suppression

• Sympathetic nervous system stimulation

Which layer of the adrenal cortex produces cortisol?

• Zona Glomerulosa

• Zona Fasciculata

• Zona Reticularis

• Adrenal Medulla

What is the primary function of cortisol?

• Regulates Na⁺ and K⁺ levels

• Short-term stress response

• Promotes testosterone production

• Suppresses inflammation and regulates glucose