Lesson Worksheet: The Adrenal Glands Biology
In this worksheet, we will practice describing the structure of the adrenal glands in the human body and recalling the function of hormones released from the medulla and cortex.
Q1:
State the adrenal hormone being described: This is the main hormone released by the adrenal cortex to regulate the balance of salt and water in the body by promoting the retention of salt and water by the kidneys.
- ACortisol
- BNoradrenaline
- CTestosterone
- DAldosterone
Q2:
State the adrenal hormone being described: Released from the adrenal medulla, this hormone narrows blood vessels to nonessential organs to direct more blood to the heart and muscles in the fight-or-flight response.
- AAldosterone
- BCortisol
- CProgesterone
- DNoradrenaline (norepinephrine)
Q3:
State the adrenal hormone being described: Released by the adrenal medulla, this hormone works alongside noradrenaline (norepinephrine) to increase the heart rate and levels of blood glucose in response to stress.
- AAldosterone
- BCortisol
- CProgesterone
- DAdrenaline (epinephrine)
Q4:
State the adrenal hormone being described: This hormone, released by the adrenal cortex, is responsible for regulating the production of glucose from the metabolism of proteins, fats, and carbohydrates in humans.
- AAldosterone
- BCortisol
- CAdrenaline
- DEstrogen
Q5:
Which of the following best describes the primary function of hormones belonging to the group mineralocorticoids?
- ATo balance the mineral and water content of the body
- BTo regulate the metabolism of carbohydrates in the body to maintain normal concentrations of blood glucose
- CTo regulate the development of sexual organs and characteristics
- DTo respond to signals from the sympathetic nervous system and induce the fight or flight response
Q6:
Which of the following best describes the primary function of hormones belonging to the glucocorticoids group?
- ATo regulate the metabolism of glucose in the body to maintain normal concentrations of blood glucose
- BTo increase the activity of the immune system and initiate an inflammatory response
- CTo respond to signals from the sympathetic nervous system and decrease the heart rate
- DTo regulate the development of sexual organs and characteristics
Q7:
Which of the following tables correctly summarizes the regions of the adrenal glands and the hormones they produce?
- A
Cortex Adrenaline (epinephrine)
Noradrenaline (norepinephrine)Medulla Cortisol
Aldosterone
Testosterone
Progesterone
Estrogen - B
Cortex Aldosterone
Testosterone
Progesterone
EstrogenMedulla Cortisol
Adrenaline (epinephrine)
Noradrenaline (norepinephrine) - C
Cortex Adrenaline (epinephrine)
Testosterone
AldosteroneMedulla Noradrenaline (norepinephrine)
Estrogen
Cortisol - D
Cortex Cortisol
Aldosterone
Testosterone
Progesterone
EstrogenMedulla Adrenaline (epinephrine)
Noradrenaline (norepinephrine)
Q8:
What is the primary function of the adrenaline (epinephrine) and noradrenaline (norepinephrine) hormones?
- ATo regulate the metabolism of carbohydrates in the body to maintain normal concentrations of blood glucose
- BTo regulate the development of sexual organs and characteristics
- CTo respond to signals from the sympathetic nervous system and induce the fight or flight response
- DTo balance the mineral and water contents of the body
Q9:
What are the two distinct regions of the adrenal glands?
- AMedulla and cortex
- BMatrix and cristae
- CFrontal lobe and parietal lobe
- DLarge and small
- ECapsule and body
Q10:
The diagram provided shows a basic outline of a cross section of an adrenal gland. Which letter on the diagram indicates the adrenal medulla?
- AX
- BY
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