CH 36 ADRENOCORTICAL AGENTS NUR187 EXAM
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS VERIFIED
(?) outer layer of the adrenal gland; produces glucocorticoids and
mineralocorticoids in response to adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH)
stimulation; also responds to sympathetic stimulation
adrenal cortex
(?) inner layer of the adrenal gland; a sympathetic ganglion, it releases
norepinephrine and epinephrine into circulation in response to sympathetic
stimulation
adrenal medulla
(?) steroid hormones produced by the adrenal cortex; they include androgens,
glucocorticoids, and mineralocorticoids
corticosteroids
(?) steroid hormones released from the adrenal cortex; they increase blood
glucose levels, fat deposits, and protein breakdown for energy
glucocorticoids
(?) steroid hormones released by the adrenal cortex; they cause sodium and
water retention and potassium excretion
mineralocorticoids
ADRENOCORTICAL AGENTS
Glucocorticoids
, prednisone
ADRENOCORTICAL AGENTS
Mineralocorticoids
hydrocortisone
The adrenal medulla is actually part of the (?)
sympathetic nervous system (SNS)
The secretion of these neurotransmitters directly into the bloodstream allows
them to act as hormones, traveling from the adrenal medulla to react with specific
receptor sites throughout the body. This is thought to be a backup system for the
sympathetic system, adding an extra stimulus to the fight or flight response.
The adrenal cortex responds to adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH) released
from the (?). ACTH in turn responds to corticotropin-releasing hormone (CRH)
released from the (?). This happens regularly during a normal day in what is
called diurnal rhythm.
anterior pituitary
hypothalamus
A person who has a regular cycle of sleep and wakefulness will produce high
levels of CRH during sleep, usually around midnight. A resulting peak response
of increased ACTH and adrenocortical hormones occurs sometime early in the
morning, around 6 to 9 a.m. This high level of hormones then suppresses any
further CRH or ACTH release. The corticosteroids are metabolized and excreted
slowly throughout the day and fall to low levels by evening. At this point, the
hypothalamus and pituitary sense low levels of the hormones and begin the
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS VERIFIED
(?) outer layer of the adrenal gland; produces glucocorticoids and
mineralocorticoids in response to adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH)
stimulation; also responds to sympathetic stimulation
adrenal cortex
(?) inner layer of the adrenal gland; a sympathetic ganglion, it releases
norepinephrine and epinephrine into circulation in response to sympathetic
stimulation
adrenal medulla
(?) steroid hormones produced by the adrenal cortex; they include androgens,
glucocorticoids, and mineralocorticoids
corticosteroids
(?) steroid hormones released from the adrenal cortex; they increase blood
glucose levels, fat deposits, and protein breakdown for energy
glucocorticoids
(?) steroid hormones released by the adrenal cortex; they cause sodium and
water retention and potassium excretion
mineralocorticoids
ADRENOCORTICAL AGENTS
Glucocorticoids
, prednisone
ADRENOCORTICAL AGENTS
Mineralocorticoids
hydrocortisone
The adrenal medulla is actually part of the (?)
sympathetic nervous system (SNS)
The secretion of these neurotransmitters directly into the bloodstream allows
them to act as hormones, traveling from the adrenal medulla to react with specific
receptor sites throughout the body. This is thought to be a backup system for the
sympathetic system, adding an extra stimulus to the fight or flight response.
The adrenal cortex responds to adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH) released
from the (?). ACTH in turn responds to corticotropin-releasing hormone (CRH)
released from the (?). This happens regularly during a normal day in what is
called diurnal rhythm.
anterior pituitary
hypothalamus
A person who has a regular cycle of sleep and wakefulness will produce high
levels of CRH during sleep, usually around midnight. A resulting peak response
of increased ACTH and adrenocortical hormones occurs sometime early in the
morning, around 6 to 9 a.m. This high level of hormones then suppresses any
further CRH or ACTH release. The corticosteroids are metabolized and excreted
slowly throughout the day and fall to low levels by evening. At this point, the
hypothalamus and pituitary sense low levels of the hormones and begin the
