Medical Terminology Simplified

Adrenal Glands

9–47 The (4) adrenal glands,also known as the supra/ren/al glands,are paired

structures located super/ior to the kidneys. Label Figure 9–3 as you continue to learn

about the endocrine system.

9–48 Indicate the words in Frame 9–47 that mean

above or superior to a kidney:____________________ / __________ / __________

pertaining to upper or above:____________________ / __________

9–49 Adren/oand adrenal/oare CFs for the adrenal glands. Adren/o/megaly is

an ____________________ of the ____________________glands.

Use adrenal/oto form a word that means excision of an adrenal gland.

____________________ / ____________________

9–50 Each adrenal gland is structurally and functionally differentiated into two

sections: the outer adrenal cortex, which comprises the bulk of the gland, and the

inner portion, the adrenal medulla. The hormones produced by each part have

different functions.

The adrenal glands are perched atop the____________________.

9–51 Table 9–4 outlines adrenal hormones, along with their target organs and

functions and selected associated disorders. Review the table to learn about hormones

and their effects on target organs.

9–52

To complete Frames 9–52 through 9–57, refer to Table 9–4 on page 411.

Three hormones produced by the adrenal cortex are

____________________, ____________________, and ____________________.

9–53 Identify two hormones produced by the adrenal cortex that maintain

secondary sex characteristics.

__________ and __________

9–54 Epinephrine helps the body cope with dangerous situations. Nerves transmit

the message of fear to the glands, which react by rushing adrenaline to all parts of the

system. Epinephrine is also called__________.

9–55 When a person is experiencing a stressful situation, the adrenal medulla

produces adrenaline, which is also called__________.

Boldfaceindicates a word root or combining form. Blueindicates a suffix. Pinkindicates a prefix.

410 CHAPTER 9• Endocrine and Nervous Systems

supra/ren/al

soo-pră-RĒ-năl

super/ior

enlargement, adrenal

adrenal/ectomy

ăd-rē-năl-ĔK-tō-mē

kidneys

To check answers for

Frames 9–52 through

9–57, refer to Table 9–4

on page 411.