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Adrenal Cortex

Published on Nov 23, 2015

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ADRENAL CORTEX

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HEALTH FACTORS

  • Under-function can result in addsions disease
  • Over-function can result in adrenogenital syndrome or in crushing syndrome.
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LOCATION

The outer portion of the adrenal gland On top of each kidney
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ROLE/HORMONES AND SECRETES

  • Cortisol that help regulate metabolism(Hydrocortisone)
  • Aldosterone. This hormone regulates the level of sodium and potassium in the
  • body and helps maintain blood volume and blood pressure.(Corticosterone)
  • Mediates stress response.

Jay Jackson