Summary: Endocrine System 7: Adrenal Cortex Layers
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increases blood sugar as energy source for physical activity
cortisol -
rises in the morning, falls in the evening
cortisol -
can preversely cause weight gain without exercise
cortisol -
how cortisol effects cell metabolism
increase in cortisol
to breakdown of proteins
to amino and fatty acids
to glucose -
male to female sex hormone ratio made in adrenal cortex
80% testosterone -
excess water and sodium are retained leading to high blood pressure and edema
hyperaldosteronism -
excess fluids trapped in body tissue
edema -
cushing's syndrome location
tumor in middle cortical area of adrenal cortex -
cushing's syndrome symptoms
swollen face and back
high blood pressure
hyperglycemia
weakening of bones
depression -
results from hypersecretion of sex hormones
masculinization
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