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ADRENAL GLANDS (LAYERS AND HORMONES)
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3 main parts of the adrenal gland
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capsule, cortex, medulla
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3 main parts of the adrenal gland
capsule, cortex, medulla
zones of the adrenal cortex (superficial to deep)
zona glomerulosa, zona fasciculata, zona reticularis
what does the zona glomerulosa secrete?
aldosterone (and other mineralocorticoids)
what stimulates the release of aldosterone?
- reduced BV (dehydration)
- reduced BP (hemorrhage)
- sodium deficiency
what are the effects/actions of aldosterone
- increased Na+ and water reabsorption
- increase blood volume and blood pressure