The adrenal glands are a pair of organs above the kidneys which produce hormones. The outer covering is called the adrenal cortex and is comprised of three layers: the zona glomerulosa, the zona fasciculata and the zona reticularis. The inner core...
Adrenal adenomas are benign tumors in the adrenal glands. The adrenal glands lie on top of the kidneys and synthesize and release hormones. Depending on the location of the tumor, it may increase the secretion of cortisol, aldosterone, adrenalin...
Elevated blood sugar, or hyperglycemia, is a condition in which an excess amount of glucose circulates in the blood. Although chronic levels of glucose in the blood after a period of fasting that exceed 125 mg/dl (normal levels are 80 to 100...
The adrenal gland performs a unique role in the body and has unique nutritional requirements. To effectively support blood sugar levels, coordinate the immune system response and control energy levels, it must release the right amount of...
The adrenal glands produce a variety of different hormones from two functional regions of the gland, the adrenal cortex and the adrenal medulla. The primary hormones produced by the adrenal cortex include aldosterone, cortisol and androgenic...
The endocrine system includes a group of glands that produce hormones regulating most bodily functions. The adrenal glands, located just above each kidney, produce hormones that regulate development, growth, physical characteristics and stress...
The adrenal gland is a pair of hormone producing organs above the kidneys. It is composed of an inner medulla and an outer layer called the cortex. Like other tissues in the body it can be subject to the development of tumors. A tumor is an...
