Abstract
The adrenal glands secrete hormones essential for metabolism, regulation of blood pressure, and sodium and glucose homeostasis. Hypo- or hypersecretion of these hormones is life threatening. Understanding the physiological functions of adrenal hormones is a prerequisite to the management of adrenal gland disease.
MeSH terms
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Adrenal Cortex Hormones / biosynthesis*
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Adrenal Gland Diseases / physiopathology*
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Adrenal Glands / physiology*
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Adrenocorticotropic Hormone
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Aldosterone / biosynthesis
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Glucocorticoids / biosynthesis
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Humans
Substances
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Adrenal Cortex Hormones
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Glucocorticoids
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Aldosterone
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Adrenocorticotropic Hormone