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Endocrine System (Overview)
| Content Provider | Scilit |
|---|---|
| Author | Engelking, Larry |
| Copyright Year | 2012 |
| Description | The adrenal glands are situated immediately above the kidneys, and are composed of an outer cortex and an inner medulla. The cortex produces corticosteroids (e.g., cortisol, aldosterone, and small amounts of the sex steroids), and the medulla produces catecholamines (e.g., epinephrine and norepinephrine). Cortisol is a glucocorticoid involved in glucose homeostasis, while aldosterone is a mineralocorticoid involved with electrolyte balance. The catecholamines help to produce the “fight or flight” response (Chs. 32-35). Book Name: Metabolic and Endocrine Physiology |
| Related Links | https://content.taylorfrancis.com/books/download?dac=C2013-0-19355-6&isbn=9780429172694&doi=10.1201/b16175-5&format=pdf |
| Ending Page | 15 |
| Page Count | 2 |
| Starting Page | 14 |
| DOI | 10.1201/b16175-5 |
| Language | English |
| Publisher | Informa UK Limited |
| Publisher Date | 2012-08-15 |
| Access Restriction | Open |
| Subject Keyword | Book Name: Metabolic and Endocrine Physiology Endocrinology and Metabolism Glucose Homeostasis Sex Steroids Adrenal Glands Small Amounts Outer Cortex Medulla Produces Mineralocorticoid Involved Catecholamines Help Produces Corticosteroids |
| Content Type | Text |
| Resource Type | Chapter |