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3 Major Disorders in Adrenal Medullary Functions

The following points highlight the three major disorders in adrenal medullary functions. The disorders are: 1. Hypo Function 2. Hyper Function 3. Pheochromocytoma. Disorder # 1. Hypo Function: Hypo function of adrenal medulla is rare. However, it alone probably occurs only in case of adrenocorti­cal steroid replacement therapy following adrenalectomy. Patients with autonomic insufficiency also show deficiency of adrenal medullary [...]

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Adrenal Gland: Development, Location and Hormones | Human

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, [...]

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Top 6 Effects of Catecholamines | Biology

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 [...]

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