Adrenal gland
Group#5 (1st year Morning)
Presented to :Mam Azra and Mam Ayesha
,
,INTRODUCTION OF ADRENAL
GLAND
The adrenal glands are small, triangular-shaped endocrine organs located on top of each kidney.
Each
• gland isthe
divided
outerinto two main
adrenal parts:
cortex
• the inner adrenal medulla,
The
•• adrenal cortex secretes such
corticosteroids ; as cortisol, which regulates metabolism and stress response,
• aldosterone,
and which of
small amounts controls blood
sex hormones.pressure and electrolyte balance,
The adrenal medulla;
produces catecholamines, including adrenaline (epinephrine) and noradrenaline, which prepare the body
for “fight or flight” situations by increasing heart rate, blood pressure, and energy supply.
,
Group#5 (1st year Morning)
Presented to :Mam Azra and Mam Ayesha
,
,INTRODUCTION OF ADRENAL
GLAND
The adrenal glands are small, triangular-shaped endocrine organs located on top of each kidney.
Each
• gland isthe
divided
outerinto two main
adrenal parts:
cortex
• the inner adrenal medulla,
The
•• adrenal cortex secretes such
corticosteroids ; as cortisol, which regulates metabolism and stress response,
• aldosterone,
and which of
small amounts controls blood
sex hormones.pressure and electrolyte balance,
The adrenal medulla;
produces catecholamines, including adrenaline (epinephrine) and noradrenaline, which prepare the body
for “fight or flight” situations by increasing heart rate, blood pressure, and energy supply.
,
