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adrenal medulla
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Inner core of adrenal gland
It is a ganglion of neurons that releases the neurotransmitters norepinephrine and epinephrine into circulation when the SNS is stimulated. |
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adrenal cortex
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outer shell of the adrenal gland
surrounds the medulla and consists of three layers of cells, each of which synthesizes chemically different types of steroid hormones that exert physiological effects throughout the body. The adrenal cortex produces hormones called corticosteroids |
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corticosteroids
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Produced by the adrenal cortex
3 types:androgens, glucocorticoids, and mineralocorticoids. |
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Glucocorticoids
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stimulate an increase in glucose levels for energy
Increase the rate of protein breakdown and decrease the rate of protein formation from amino acids, another way of preserving energy. |
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圧力
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/ stress/pressure/(P)/
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[あつりょく]
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the diurnal rhythm.
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the pattern in which adrenocortical hormones are released
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Endocrine glands found in all organs except
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GI tract
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Thyroid gland produces
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T3 and T4
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Prior tothyroid testing assess for
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iodine intake
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Pts will Cushings syndrome
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suseptible to infection
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Pehocromacacytoma
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epinephrine and norephinephrine effects BP
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