A) Name the hormone that regulates each of the following and mention the source of it.
a. Sleep-wake cycle
b. Breakdown of glycogen to glucose
B) Name the hormones released by the different layers of adrenal cortex and explain its functions
Solution:
(A)
(a) Melatonin regulates Sleep wake cycle
(b) Gulcagon
(B) Different hormones secreted by different layers of Adrenal Cortex are:-
(A)
(a) Melatonin regulates Sleep wake cycle
(b) Gulcagon
(B) Different hormones secreted by different layers of Adrenal Cortex are:-
- 1. Zona Glomerulosa secretes mineralcorticoids. Mineralocorticoids influence salt and water balance of the body.
- 2. Zona fasciculata- secretes glucocorticoid. Glucocorticoids help to fight against different infections and inflammation. They potentiate immune system of body.
- 3. Zona reticularis- secretes sex corticoids. Sex corticoids regulate sexual arousal and activities. Regards