The following sections describe the normal development of the adrenal glands. Under each section heading are the desired learning objectives for that section.
The following
discussions follow a logical progression. It is strongly recommended
to follow the prompts at the end of each section.
- Formation
of the adrenal cortex
Objectives
- To identify the embryological origin of the adrenal cortex
- To describe the formation of the adrenal cortex
- Formation
of the adrenal medulla
Objectives
- To explain the formation of the adrenal medulla
- To identify the embryological origin of the adrenal medulla
- Development
of zones of adrenal gland
Objectives
- To list the order of development of the zones of the adrenal glands
- To describe the relative size of the adrenal glands at the various stages of development
