Chapter 18, Problem 17CP

Summary Introduction

To identify:

The two regions of the adrenal gland, and cite the hormones secreted by each.

Introduction:

The two regions of the adrenal gland include the outer layer of adrenal cortex and inner layer of adrenal medulla. The hormones secreted by the adrenal cortex include the corticosteroids. The circulation and movement of transcortins takes place in the blood after secretion from the adrenal gland. The adrenal medulla secretes epinephrine and norepinephrine.