Anatomy A215 Virtual Microscopy
Adrenal Gland
   
 

The adrenal (or suprarenal) gland has an outer cortex and an inner medulla. Using this virtual microscopic slide of the ADRENAL GLAND, identify:
  • The connective tissue capsule that covers the gland.
  • The adrenal cortex, which has layers of cells in three groups (each a “zona”) with distinct arrangements and staining.
  • The medulla, which consists primarily of one type of cell and is more darkly stained.

Because of its endocrine functions, the adrenal has numerous blood vessels.

 

 

 
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