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adrenal glands
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sit atop the kidneys; consists of an inner portion called adrenal medulla and an outer portion called adrenal cortex
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epinephrine
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adrenaline - bodily changes that occur when an individual reacts to an emergency situation
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norepinephrine
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noradrenaline - bodily changes that occur when an individual reacts to an emergency situation
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mineralocorticoids
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regulate salt and water balance
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gluococorticoids
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sugar; regulates carb., protein, and fat metabolism, leading to an increase in blood glucose level
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cortisol
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produced by the adrenal cortex; raises the blood glucose level
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aldosterone
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most important of the mineralocorticoids
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renin
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secreted by the kidney; when bloodpressure and blood sodium levels are low
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atrial natriuretic hormone (ANH)
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inhibits the secretion of aldosterone from the adrenal cortex
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addison disease
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adrenal cortex hormones are low due to hyposecretion
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cushing syndrome
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level of adrenal cortex hormones are high due to hypersecretion
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