ZONA FAACICULATA Meaning and
Definition
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Zona fasciculata is a term used in anatomy and physiology to describe a specific layer of cells found within the adrenal cortex, which is a part of the adrenal glands. The adrenal glands are essential endocrine glands located on top of the kidneys, responsible for producing various hormones that regulate different bodily functions.
The zona fasciculata is one of three distinct layers of cells in the adrenal cortex, the other two being the zona glomerulosa and zona reticularis. This layer is located between the other two layers and is primarily responsible for the production and secretion of glucocorticoid hormones, particularly cortisol. Glucocorticoids play a crucial role in regulating the body's response to stress, metabolism, immune function, and maintaining blood pressure.
The cells in the zona fasciculata are larger and more regularly arranged compared to the cells in the other layers of the adrenal cortex. They contain abundant lipid droplets and mitochondria, which are involved in producing hormones. The production of glucocorticoids in the zona fasciculata is regulated by the release of adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH) from the pituitary gland.
The term "zona fasciculata" is derived from Latin, with "zona" meaning zone or layer, and "fasciculata" meaning bundle or little bundle. This name reflects the organized appearance of the cells and their arrangement in the layer.
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The layer of elongated spaces in the cortical portion of the suprarenal gland, between the z. glomerulosa and z. reticularis.
A practical medical dictionary. By Stedman, Thomas Lathrop. Published 1920.
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Etymology of ZONA FAACICULATA
The word "zona fasciculata" is derived from Latin.
- "zona" means "zone" in Latin.
- "fasciculata" is the feminine form of "fasciculatus" in Latin, which means "bundled" or "grouped together". It is the past participle of "fasciculare", which is derived from "fasciculus" meaning "a small bundle" or "a cluster of something".
In the context of biology, the term "zona fasciculata" refers to a specific layer or zone in the adrenal cortex that is responsible for the production of glucocorticoid hormones, such as cortisol.
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