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no we cant live without our adrenal gland as it has very important role in our physiology and it secreat some hormones which are necessary for living like aldosterone which is important in maintaining BMR of body, cortisol which are known as life protecting hormone as maintain blood glucose level etc..
Yes you can and many people do. People can live with one or none. Life is maintained with hydrocortisone and fludrocortisone, two medications that replace the cortisol, sodium that your system no longer makes. You are just adrenal dependent. You could go into an adrenal shock if you have a major illness, accident or shock as your body does not make the "fight or flight" cortisol. You then need to inject or be injected with a powerful steroid called dextramethesone within a very short time or you will go into adrenal crisis. The end result of that is your organs shut down one by one and you die. You need to wear a MEDICALERT bracelet that states that you are adrenal insufficient and steroid dependent. Glad I could help with this information.
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∙ 9y agoYou probably will not be able to survive with out that fight or flight response.
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What gland is superior to the kidneys?
That is the Adrenal gland. Another name for this is the Suprarenal gland.
Which gland is associated with the production of epinephrine and norephrine two hormones that are associated with stress?
The Adrenal Gland. This gland is divided into two categories, the Adrenal Cortex and the Adrenal Medulla. The Adrenal Medulla produced epinephrine and norepinephrine. Epinephrine is also known as adrenaline, and the beginning of the word, "adrenal", is the same name as the gland, The Adrenal Gland.
What structure produces aldosterone?
The adrenal cortex, where aldosterone is produced, is part of the adrenal gland.
What releases cortisone?
It is produced and secreted by the cortex (outer layer) of the adrenal glands which sit atop your kidneys.
What organ does the adrenal gland rest on?
The adrenal gland rests on the kidneys
What is the primary gland that secretes epinephrine?
adrenal medulla
The central portion of the adrenal gland is the adrenal?
The central portion of the adrenal gland is known as the adrenal medulla. The function of the adrenal medulla is to secrete epinephrine into the body.
What gland is known as the emergency center of the body?
The adrenal gland is known as the emergency center of the body.
What gland produces epinephrine and norepinephrine?
The adrenal gland (more specifically the Adrenal 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 gland is affected by a pheochromocytoma?
The adrenal gland
Which gland is responsible for addison?
the adrenal gland
