Explain the hormones of adrenal gland and their action on target tissue in tabular form

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Hormone
Primary Target
Effect

Mineralocorticoids (aldosterone) Kidneys Increases the renal reabsorption of water and sodium ions.

Glucorticoids Most Cells Release lipids from adipose tissues and amino acids from skeletal muscles.
Anti-inflammatory effects

Androgens Most cells Promotes the growth of bones, muscles and blood formation in women and children

Epinephrine and norepinephrine Most cells Increases alertness, pupilary dilation, piloerection (raising of hair)
Increases heart beat, respiration rate
Stimulates the breakdown of glucose, lipids and proteins

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Hormone	Primary Target	Effect
Mineralocorticoids (aldosterone)	Kidneys	Increases the renal reabsorption of water and sodium ions.
Glucorticoids	Most Cells	Release lipids from adipose tissues and amino acids from skeletal muscles. Anti-inflammatory effects
Androgens	Most cells	Promotes the growth of bones, muscles and blood formation in women and children
Epinephrine and norepinephrine	Most cells	Increases alertness, pupilary dilation, piloerection (raising of hair) Increases heart beat, respiration rate Stimulates the breakdown of glucose, lipids and proteins