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Addisons Disease
Question | Answer |
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Where are the Adrenal Glands Located | On top of the Kidneys |
What do the Adrenal Glands Produce | Aldosterone + Cortisol |
What is Adrenal Insufficency | Inability to produce Cortisol+Aldosterone |
Name the 3 layers of the Adrenal Gland | Capsule - Adrenal Cortex - Adrenal Medulla |
What is the function of the Adrenal Medulla | Produce Adrenaline + Noradrenaline |
What is the function of the Adrenal Cortex | Produce sex hormones + Steroid Hormones |
What are the Adrenal Zones | Zone Glumerulosa/Zona Fasciculta - (secretes Cortisol)/Zona Reticulars |
What is the function of Cortisol | Maintains BP/Heart functions/BG - Stress hormone/Regulates Metabolism |
What is the function of Aldosterone | Maintain balance of Salt + Water |