Anatomic Location of the Adrenal Gland
Layers of the Adrenal Medulla and what they produce
Which layer of the adrenal gland is not essential for life?
Name some of the catecholamines produced by the medulla
What does the adrenal cortex secrete? Which are necessary for life?
Name things that stimulate the medullary layers
Catecholamine releasing cells vs Steroid releasing cells
NE secreting cells vs Epi Secreting Cells
What is the precursor molecule for most Catecholamines
What enyzme catalyzes Tyrosine --> L-Dopa
What enzyme catalyzes L-Dopa --> Dopamine?
What enzyme catalyzes Dopamine to NE?
What enzyme catalyzes NE to Epi?
What induces PMNT?
What inhibits it?
What activates Tyrosine Hydroxylase?
What epi cells release in addition to adrenaline?
Preganglionic Fibers release AcH on what type of receptors in the peripheral nerves?
What are the target organs in sympathetic stimulation
Basal state vs Fight/Flight secretions
Constitutive vs Regulated secretion
Two modalities of Catecholamine release
Describe the innervation of the adrenal medulla
What happens during persistent nicotinic firing?
What peptide hormone can stimulate the catecholamine release from adrenal medulla even during desensitization
What type of receptor does PACAP work on?
Ratio of NE:E in rest v stress
What is the major product of Catecholamine Catabolism?
Short and long term effects of PKA
What cell releases renin?
Where does Angiotensin 2 act?
What is the major product of Glycogen breakdown with catecholamines ?