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Where can one find more information about salivary glands?
One can find more information of this type of Cancer called Salivary Glands at their page at Wikipedia. One can go to Wikipedia's site, and look up Salivary Glands, and it gives the viewer a wide view of information.
Where can one find more information about adrenal insufficiencies?
One can find more information about adrenal insufficiency when one consults one's health care providers like family doctor, or pharmacist. One can also go to sites like UpToDate to read about this condition.
What are two endocrine glands or regions that are important in the stress response?
The adrenal glands are chiefly responsible for the stress response in the body; however, the hypothalamus plays a role because it causes the pituitary gland to secrete hormones that travel to the adrenal glands initiating the stress response within the body. The adrenal gland is also known as emergency gland and releases more adrenaline under stress.
What is the purpose of an adrenalectomy?
Adrenalectomy is usually advised for patients with tumors of the adrenal glands. Adrenal gland tumors may be malignant or benign, but all typically excrete excessive amounts of one or more hormones.
What gland produces epinephrine and norepinephrine?
The adrenal gland (more specifically the Adrenal Medulla).
Glands that respond to rising androgen levels are the what glands?
According to my text book, "The sebaceous glands become particularly active during puberty when more male hormones (androgens) begin to be produced; thus the skin tends to become oilier during this period of life." Human A&P Lab. Manual by Marieb and Mitchell, 8th edition, pg 98. So I think it is sebaceous glands.
What are the only two glands that are ductless?
Glands that secrete their contents into the blood stream. Examples Adrenal Gland and Thyroid Gland. Some glands are both duct/ductless. The Pancreas secretes several hormones into the blood stream and also secretes enzymes via ducts into the small bowel.
What is addisons diesease?
Addison's disease is a disorder that occurs when your body produces insufficient amounts of certain hormones produced by your adrenal glands. In Addison's disease, your adrenal glands produce too little cortisol and often insufficient levels of aldosterone as well.
Why is adrenalectomy performed?
usually advised for patients with tumors of the adrenal glands. Adrenal gland tumors may be malignant or benign, but all typically excrete excessive amounts of one or more hormones
What makes norepinephrine in the endocrine system?
epinephrine and nonrepinephrine are both made by the Adrenal Glands that are located on top of the kidneys. More specifically the Adrenal Cortex (outerpart) makes those two hormones.
Are cataracts normal part of aging process?
Yes, no, and maybe? Only a few natural health eye doctors may know for sure. Research has shown that the adrenal glands and eyes require more ascorbic acid than other glands. The adrenal glands regulate many functions and a shortage of nutrients available can have many side effects. Research; 'adrenal adrenaline diabetes' for answers. research; eyes diabetes nutrients
Would a person's brain release more adrenaline if they hadn't slept for awhile?
The brain does not produce adrenaline, that is produced only by the adrenal glands.
