Inner Medulla
suprarenal gland
The adrenal gland is divided into an inner adrenal medulla and an outer adrenal cortex. As the name 'adrenal' suggests, the adrenal glands secrete the peptide hormone adrenaline (epinephrine) which is involved in the fight-or-flight response. This is secreted by the adrenal medulla. The adrenal 'cortex' is involved in secreting corticosteroids, important fat-soluble hormones in the body. Since it is a gland that secretes hormones, it is known as an endocrine gland, part of the endocrine system.
That is the Adrenal gland. Another name for this is the Suprarenal gland.
the adrenal glands.
These are the adrenal glands.
The name cortisol tells you that it comes from the cortex.
The endocrine system includes glands such as the pituitary, thyroid, adrenal, pancreas, and ovaries/testes, among others. These glands secrete hormones that regulate various bodily functions such as metabolism, growth, and reproduction.
The glands that secrete hormones directly into the bloodstream are called endocrine glands. These glands include the pituitary gland, thyroid gland, adrenal glands, and pancreas, among others. Hormones play a crucial role in regulating various body functions and maintaining homeostasis.
Adrenaline. It has another name, Epinephrine. Comes from the adrenal glands located superior to the kidneys.
The adrenal glands release adrenaline and cortisol hormones during emergencies, known as the fight-or-flight response. These hormones increase heart rate, elevate blood pressure, and provide a quick burst of energy to help the body deal with the stressful situation.
most common cause of Addison's disease is the destruction and/or shrinking (atrophy) of the adrenal cortex. In about 70% of all cases, this atrophy is believed to occur due to an autoimmune disorder
Cushing's disease is the eponymous name for hyperadrenocorticolism, an endocrine disorder in which the adrenal glands produce too much cortisol. This causes numerous symptoms in dogs, including weight gain, reduced immune function, stretching of the skin and increased appetite and thirst. It can be caused by either a functional tumor in the adrenal gland or by a functional tumor in the pituitary gland. Treatment revolves around destroying just enough of the adrenal glands to regulate the amount of cortisol produced.