Adrenal Glands Flashcards

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What do adrenals glands do ?

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2 adrenal glands they control and regulate every aspect of body function

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Structure of adrenal glands?

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Situated above each kidney

Composed of 2 parts

Cortex- outer part - produces hormones vital to life

Medulla - inner part - nonessential hormones

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Adrenal cortex - outer section

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Called adrenocorticocoids
3 types
Glucocorticoids
Mineralocorticoids
Sex hormones

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