Question

drag and drop text to match each adrenal hormone with its function
function\thormone
stimulates fight or flight reaction (released by the adrenal medulla)\taldosterone
regulates sodium (na) and potassium (k) levels via the kidneys (released by the adrenal cortex)\tadrenaline and noradrenaline
increases glucose levels in the blood via liver synthesis and fat breakdown (released by the adrenal cortex)\tandrogens
male sex hormones secreted in small amounts in both men and women that is important for development of male sexual characteristics and female sex drive\tcortisol/hydrocortisone
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Explanation:

Match each adrenal hormone to its defined function based on endocrine system knowledge:

1. Adrenaline and norepinephrine are produced in the adrenal medulla and trigger the fight-or-flight response.
2. Aldosterone, a mineralocorticoid from the adrenal cortex, regulates sodium and potassium balance via the kidneys.
3. Cortisol/hydrocortisone, a glucocorticoid from the adrenal cortex, raises blood glucose through liver synthesis and fat breakdown.
4. Androgens are male sex hormones secreted in small amounts in all sexes, supporting male sexual traits and female sex drive.

Answer:

• Stimulates fight or flight reaction (released by the adrenal medulla) → Adrenaline and norepinephrine
• Regulates sodium (Na) and potassium (K) levels via the kidneys (released by the adrenal cortex) → Aldosterone
• Increases glucose levels in the blood via liver synthesis and fat breakdown (released by the adrenal cortex) → Cortisol/hydrocortisone
• Male sex hormones secreted in small amounts in both men and women that is important for development of male sexual characteristics and female sex drive → Androgens