In this article we will discuss about:- 1. Structure of Adrenal Gland 2. Development of Adrenal Gland 3. Location 4. General Anatomy 5. Histology and Cytology 6. Hormones. Structure of Adrenal Gland: The adrenal gland is a compound structure and, in mammals, it consists of an outer cortex and an inner medulla. The cortex and medulla are both endocrine glands, [...]
The following points highlight the top six effects of Catecholamines. The effects are:- 1. Effects on Carbohydrate Metabolism 2. Effects on Lipid Metabolism 3. Effects on Protein Metabolism 4. Thermeogenesis 5. Effects on cardiovascular system 6. Effects on Smooth Muscles. 1. Effects on Carbohydrate Metabolism: (i) Adrenaline increases blood glucose level by enhancing hepatic glycogenolysis on binding to β2 and [...]
The following points highlight the four major disorders of aldosterone secretion. The disorders are: 1. Primary Aldosteronism 2. Glucocorticoid-Suppressible Aldosteronism 3. Hyper-Aldosteronism Due to 17- Hydroxylase Deficiency 4. Syndrome of Apparent Mineralocorticoid Excess. Disorder # 1. Primary Aldosteronism: Primary aldosteronism or Conn's syndrome results from increased production of aldosterone by adrenal zona glomerulosa. Cells of this zone do not have [...]