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Adrenal glands
Definition
Adrenal glands are triangle-shaped glands located on top of the kidneys. They produce hormones such as estrogen, progesterone, steroids, cortisol, and cortisone, and chemicals such as adrenalin (epinephrine)and norepinephrine .
When the glands produce more or less hormones than needed by the body, you can become sick.
Information
Related topics:
- Addison's disease
- Adrenal insufficiency
- Cushing syndrome
- Hirsutism
- Hump behind shoulders
- Hypoglycemia
- Primary aldosteronism
- Waterhouse-Friderichsen syndrome
References
Parker KL, Rainey WE. The adrenal glands. In: Griffin JE, Ojeda SR. Textbook of Endocrine Physiology. New York: Oxford University Press; 2004:319-348.
Review Date:
4/26/2007
Reviewed By: Robert Hurd, MD, Professor of Endocrinology, Department of Biology, Xavier University, Cincinnati, OH. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.
Reviewed By: Robert Hurd, MD, Professor of Endocrinology, Department of Biology, Xavier University, Cincinnati, OH. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.
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