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adrenal gland
Either of two small triangular endocrine glandslocated on top of the kidneys. In humans, each gland weighs about 0.18 oz (5 g) and consists of an inner medulla, which produces the catecholamine hormones epinephrineand norepinephrine, and an outer cortex (about 90% of the gland), which secretes the steroidhormones aldosterone, cortisol, and androgens(the last two in response to acthfrom the pituitary-gland). Diseases of the adrenal glands include pheochromocytoma (a tumour of the medulla) and the cortical disorders addison-s-disease, adrenal hypertrophy, cushing-s-syndrome, and primary aldosteronism.
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If a tumor of the glucocorticoid-secreting cells of the adrenal cortex crowds out the cells that produce aldosterone what is the likely effect on urine composition and volume?
increase urine composition and increace volume
What part of the brain produces dopamine?
the brain does not produce epinephrine, it is produced by the adrenal glands, which are near the kidneys.
What secretes glucocorticoids and mineralocoricoids?
Some of the steroid hormones are produced by the adrenal cortex. Steroid hormones are soluble in lipids. Steroid hormones travel in the blood attached to the carrier proteins.
Damage to cells of the zona fasciculata of the adrenal cortex would result in?
Decreased ability to convert lipids to glucose
What condition occurs when there is an increase in estrogen secretion by the adrenal cortex of males?
The answer is: Adrenal feminization. :)
What is the difference between the adrenal medulla and the adrenal cortex?
The adrenal medulla consists of irregularly shaped cells. The adrenal medulla cells are modified postganglionicneurons.The adrenal cortexis composed of closely packed masses of epithelial cells. The adrenal cortex cells are well supplied with blood vessels.
What anterior pituitary hormone stimulates the adrenal cortex?
the adrenal gland which produce adrenaline
Cortisol is secreted by the?
Adrenal cortex
If a tumor of the glucocorticoid-secreting cells of the adrenal cortex crowds out the cells that produce aldosterone what is the likely effect on urine composition and volume?
increase urine composition and increace volume
What is Adrenocorticotropin?
A hormone that acts on cells of the adrenal cortex, causing them to produce male sex hormones and hormones that control water and mineral balance in the body.
What structure produces aldosterone?
The adrenal cortex, where aldosterone is produced, is part of the adrenal gland.
What part of the brain produces dopamine?
the brain does not produce epinephrine, it is produced by the adrenal glands, which are near the kidneys.
What gland releases aldosterone?
Adrenal cortex release them.Adrenaline and nor-Adrenaline released by Adreanal medulla.
What gland produces cortisone?
The adrenal glands actually secrete corticosteroids. But the pituitary gland secretes a hormone that stimulates the adrenal glands to secrete the corticosteroids.
What is the medical term meaning pertaining to the cortex of the adrenal gland?
The medical term is "cortical," which means relating to or involving the cortex of the adrenal gland.
What hormone signals the hormones of the adrenal cortex?
adrenaline The adrenal cortex produces a battery of steroids (glucocorticoids and mineralocorticoids - mainly hydrocortisone and aldosterone), but it doesn't produce adrenalin. Adrenalin is released by the adrenal medulla which occupies the interior of the adrenal gland
What secretes glucocorticoids and mineralocoricoids?
Some of the steroid hormones are produced by the adrenal cortex. Steroid hormones are soluble in lipids. Steroid hormones travel in the blood attached to the carrier proteins.
