Endocrine System Adrenal Gland

The adrenal Gland is comprised of the capsule, cortex and medulla areas.

The Adrenal Cortex:
Terms to know and recognize:
Zona Glomerulosa- produces hormone Aldosterone
Zona Fasciculata- produces hormone Cortisol
Zona Reticularis- produces sex hormones Androgen

Sinusoids

Adrenal Sinusoids

The Zona's


Zona Glomerulosa- Aldosterone
Zona Fasciculata- Cortisol
Zona Reticularis- Androgen




Zona Glomerulosa up close


Zona fasciculata and reticularis



Unmarked all Zona's



Adrenal medulla:
terms to Know:
Chromaffin cells- produce both adrenaline and noradrenaline
Sympathetic ganglia
Medullary Vein- Adrenal blood supply flows from capsular arteries to medullary veins by percolating through cortical sinusoids.


Chromaffin Cells


Medullary vein

A Few pictures to review the adrenal gland



Zona Reticularis and Fasciculata



All zonas