Endocrine system - Adrenal gland

5 important questions on Endocrine system - Adrenal gland

Where is the adrenal gland postioned?

In  front of the kidneys

Which three things does the cortex produces?

Mineralocorticoids: aldosterone
Corticosteroids:cortisol
Androgens:?

What does the medulla produces?

Epinephrin -> adrenalin
Norepinephrin -> noradrenalin
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What is maintained or used for the carbohydrate balance?

Maintains high level of glucose
maintains glycogen storage
uses protein for this

Whereby is the adrenal gland stimulated and where fore

Stimulated by ACTH from the pituitary and is used for a negative feedback mechanism

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