Zusammenfassung der Ressource
Adrenal
- Cortex
- Glucocorticoids
- Stimulated for secretion by ACTH
- Raises blood glucose levels, reduces inflammatory response
- Mineralocorticoids - Aldostersone
- Stimulated for secretion by status of ECF and plasma
- Acts on distal convoluted tubules of kidney - regulates uptake of sodium and hydrogen ions
- Sex Hormones - Small Quantities
- Medulla
- Adrenaline (epinephrine) and Noradrenaline (Norepinephrine)
- Stimulated for secretion by the Sympathetic Nervous System
- Fear, Flight or Fright Syndrome