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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