The cortex of this organ has a fetal zone that regresses in neonatal life and its zona fasciculata produces cortisol in the adult.
Waterhouse-Friderichsen syndrome is the failure of this structure caused by haemorrhagic bacterial infection. The neural crest derived cells of this structure are directly innervated by preganglionic sympathetic neurons and the arteries supplying this structure are the only ones in the splanchnic bed to dilate during stress. The cortex of this organ has a fetal zone that regresses in neonatal life and its zona fasciculata produces cortisol in the adult. For 10 points, name these paired endocrine organs that release catecholamines and sit atop the kidneys.
Waterhouse-Friderichsen syndrome is the failure of this structure caused by haemorrhagic bacterial infection.
{Adrenal Glands} [or adrenals]