Principles of Human Physiology, Books a la Carte Plus Mastering A&P with Pearson eText -- Access Card Package (6th Edition)
bartleby

Videos

Question
Book Icon
Chapter 6, Problem 1E
Summary Introduction

Introduction:

Adrenal gland comprises of adrenal cortex and the adrenal medulla. These secrete hormones which have different functionalities. Adrenal cortex is made of epithelial cells and adrenal medulla is made of neural cells. Zona glomerulosa, Zona fasciculate and zona reticularis are the three layers of adrenal cortex.

The cortex part of the adrenal gland is responsible for secretion of mineralocorticoids, glucocorticoids, and sex hormones. It secretes mineralocorticoids and glucocorticoids which helps regulate stress response. Adrenal medulla secretes two hormones i.e. adrenaline (epinephrine) and nor-adrenaline (nor-epinephrine). Known as adrenaline, Epinephrine is an active sympathomimetic hormone which stimulates the beta- and alpha-adrenergic systems.

Expert Solution & Answer
Check Mark

Answer to Problem 1E

Solution:

Among the options given, the correct answer is option (d) medulla

Explanation of Solution

Explanation/justification for the correct answer:

The correct answer is option (d) Medulla. Zona glomerulosa, Zona fasciculate and zona reticularis are the three layers of adrenal cortex. Androgens, cortisol and aldosterone hormones are secreted by this. Another part of the adrenal gland which is made of neural cells is the adrenal medulla. This secretes hormones like epinephrine and nor-epinephrine. So, the option d. Medulla is correct answer.

Explanation for incorrect answer:

Option (a) Zona Reticularis. This is a layer of the adrenal cortex. The cortex part of the adrenal gland is responsible for secretion of stress response regulating hormones and sex hormones. Zona reticularis is the layer where Androgens are produced. Hence, it is incorrect.

Option (b) Zona fasciculate. This is a layer of the adrenal cortex. The cortex part of the adrenal gland is responsible for secretion of stress response regulating hormones and sex hormones. Zona fasciculate is the layer where glucocorticoids like cortisol are produced. Hence, it is incorrect.

Option (c) Zona glomerulosa. This is a layer of the adrenal cortex. The cortex part of the adrenal gland is responsible for the secretion of stress response regulating hormones and sex hormones. Zona glomerulosa is the layer where aldosterone is mainly produced. Hence, it is incorrect.

Conclusion

It is from the medulla that Epinephrine is released.

Want to see more full solutions like this?

Subscribe now to access step-by-step solutions to millions of textbook problems written by subject matter experts!
Knowledge Booster
Background pattern image
Biology
Learn more about
Need a deep-dive on the concept behind this application? Look no further. Learn more about this topic, biology and related others by exploring similar questions and additional content below.
Recommended textbooks for you
Text book image
Human Anatomy & Physiology (11th Edition)
Biology
ISBN:9780134580999
Author:Elaine N. Marieb, Katja N. Hoehn
Publisher:PEARSON
Text book image
Biology 2e
Biology
ISBN:9781947172517
Author:Matthew Douglas, Jung Choi, Mary Ann Clark
Publisher:OpenStax
Text book image
Anatomy & Physiology
Biology
ISBN:9781259398629
Author:McKinley, Michael P., O'loughlin, Valerie Dean, Bidle, Theresa Stouter
Publisher:Mcgraw Hill Education,
Text book image
Molecular Biology of the Cell (Sixth Edition)
Biology
ISBN:9780815344322
Author:Bruce Alberts, Alexander D. Johnson, Julian Lewis, David Morgan, Martin Raff, Keith Roberts, Peter Walter
Publisher:W. W. Norton & Company
Text book image
Laboratory Manual For Human Anatomy & Physiology
Biology
ISBN:9781260159363
Author:Martin, Terry R., Prentice-craver, Cynthia
Publisher:McGraw-Hill Publishing Co.
Text book image
Inquiry Into Life (16th Edition)
Biology
ISBN:9781260231700
Author:Sylvia S. Mader, Michael Windelspecht
Publisher:McGraw Hill Education
Great Glands - Your Endocrine System: CrashCourse Biology #33; Author: CrashCourse;https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WVrlHH14q3o;License: Standard Youtube License