The adrenal medulla releases epinephrine and norepinephrine, which initiate a fight or flight response. They increase alertness, cause sweating,... View Article
The hypothalamus releases corticotropin-releasing hormone, which stimulates the pituitary gland to secrete adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH).... View Article
The adrenal medulla rapidly releases hormones on stimulation by the sympathetic nervous system. It releases catecholamines (epinephrine and... View Article
The adrenal medulla is the centrally located part of the adrenal gland surrounded by the adrenal cortex. It contains chromaffin cells, which... View Article
The adrenal medulla is a neuroendocrine tissue. It secretes two hormones, epinephrine and norepinephrine. They are called catecholamines and are... View Article
Calcitonin or thyrocalcitonin (TCT) is antagonistic to parathyroid hormone (PTH). PTH increases the blood Ca2+ concentration by the process of... View Article
The adrenal cortex secretes glucocorticoids, mineralocorticoids and androgenic steroids. Also Check: How Can The Relationship Between The... View Article
The adrenal cortex secretes glucocorticoids, mineralocorticoids and a small amount of androgens. The function of adrenocortical hormones are:... View Article
Adrenal insufficiency is due to adrenal gland impairment. The most common cause of adrenal insufficiency is Addison’s disease. It is an... View Article
In males, the synthesis and secretion of androgens from testes are stimulated by luteinizing hormone (LH) from the pituitary gland. GnRH from the... View Article
The adrenal cortex is subdivided into three layers, they are: Zona glomerulosa - outermost layer, produces mineralocorticoids Zona fasciculata -... View Article
The adrenal cortex secretes various hormones. The two major classes of hormones are glucocorticoids and mineralocorticoids. Cortisol is the main... View Article
The two types of adrenocortical hormones are glucocorticoids and mineralocorticoids. Glucocorticoids regulate carbohydrate metabolism, whereas... View Article
No, cortisol is a glucocorticoid, whereas adrenaline is a catecholamine. Cortisol is secreted by the adrenal cortex and adrenaline is secreted by... View Article
Yes, the adrenal cortex produces small amounts of androgens such as testosterone. They have a role to play in the growth of pubic and facial hair... View Article
Adrenal insufficiency causes fatigue and acute weakness leading to Addison’s disease. It is due to alteration in carbohydrate metabolism. Also... View Article
Cortisol is one of the glucocorticoids secreted by the adrenal cortex. Aldosterone is a mineralocorticoid secreted by the adrenal cortex. It also... View Article
The adrenal gland is a small triangular-shaped gland present at the anterior part of both kidneys. Adrenal medulla tissue is centrally located... View Article
The adrenal cortex secretes many hormones. Glucocorticoids and mineralocorticoids are the two main types of hormones. The adrenal cortex also... View Article