Endocrine 11.6

Adrenal medulla.

inner layer called the

14. Noradrenaline is also called ___________________.

a. norepinephrine b. adrenaline c. adrenocorticotropin d. glucocorticoid

Adrenal cortex

an outer layer called the

6. What is a catecholamine?

Give an example of a catecholamine and state its function.A catecholamine is a non-steroid, water-soluble hormone synthesized and secreted by the adrenal medulla. An example of a catecholamine is adrenaline, which is a fight-or-flight hormone that brings about such changes as increased heart rate, more rapid breathing, constriction of blood vessels in certain parts of the body, and an increase in blood pressure.

adrenal glands help regulate the . True

body's stress response, electrolyte balance, and reproductive functions

Aldosterone

A mineralocorticoid that helps control the body's electrolyte balance as well as blood volume and blood pressure.