This content does not have an Arabic version. This content does not have an English version. The adrenal glands are paired triangular glands at the superior pole of the kidney. Learn about this rare but serious disorder of the adrenal glands that's treated by replacing needed hormones. Information specific to catecholamines receptor function can be found under adrenoreceptors, whilst detailed information on specific agents, including structure-activity relationships, is in the pharmacopeia. This covers the production of adrenal hormones. It is caused by hypersecretion of cortisol. For example, Cushing’s disease is a disorder characterized by high blood glucose levels and the accumulation of lipid deposits on the face and neck. Small tumors of the adrenal gland can produce too much of this. Anatomical Variations In certain cases, there may be variations in the adrenal arteries, the arteries in the abdomen that are responsible for supplying blood to the adrenal glands.

Glomerular Filtration and Tubular Functionĭescribe the control, secretions and functions of renal and adrenal hormones Several disorders are caused by the dysregulation of the hormones produced by the adrenal glands. Aldosterone is a hormone produced by your adrenal glands that helps regulate your blood pressure. One of the biggest hormones in this category is adrenaline (also known as epinephrine ).

Functional Anatomy and Control of Blood Flow

Hormones produced by the adrenal glands