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What is thickening of adrenal gland?
The thickening of the adrenal gland can be a symptom of cancer. If it is not the result of cancer then typically it is ignored and looked at five or six months later.
What does nodular thickening of the adrenal glands mean?
Nodular thickening of the adrenal gland means that cancer could be present. It would normally be treated by surgical removal of cancerous tumors.
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 is affected by a pheochromocytoma?
The adrenal gland
