Adrenal Gland by Kamryn Hansen https://padlet.com/kamrynhansen388/jw1wyzzwguig7x2r Hormone en-us 2021-02-05 17:38:59 UTC 2025-04-15 17:06:28 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet.net/icons/png/1f9e0.png Diagram of the Adrenal Gland on the body kamrynhansen388 https://padlet.com/kamrynhansen388/jw1wyzzwguig7x2r/wish/1183491602 2021-02-09 17:26:01 UTC https://padlet.com/kamrynhansen388/jw1wyzzwguig7x2r/wish/1183491602 michaelgattuso300 https://padlet.com/kamrynhansen388/jw1wyzzwguig7x2r/wish/1193506621 2021-02-11 17:25:13 UTC https://padlet.com/kamrynhansen388/jw1wyzzwguig7x2r/wish/1193506621 The Produced Hormones michaelgattuso300 https://padlet.com/kamrynhansen388/jw1wyzzwguig7x2r/wish/1193604933 -Cortisol
-Epinephrine (commonly known as adrenaline)
These hormones are known as steroidal hormones.]]> 2021-02-11 17:41:44 UTC https://padlet.com/kamrynhansen388/jw1wyzzwguig7x2r/wish/1193604933 Disease #1- Addison's Disease kamrynhansen388 https://padlet.com/kamrynhansen388/jw1wyzzwguig7x2r/wish/1193610800
  • Adrenal gland insufficiency. 
  • Occurs when underactive adrenal glands don’t produce enough hormone.
  •  Affects both sexes. Approximately 4 in every 100,000 people have adrenal deficiency. 
  • Some symptoms are: Weakness, Fatigue, Weight loss, Vomiting, Abdominal pain, Darkening of skin, Craving salty foods and muscle and joint pain. 
  • To diagnosis it, the patient has to go through blood tests, and a CT/MRI if the test comes back insufficient. The Cortrosyn (ACTH) test [Laboratory] and Insulin tolerance test [Endocrinology outpatient department] are also given. 
  • Treatment is replacing the insufficient hormones with fludrocortisone, Corticosteroids, and hydrocortisone. Patients should wear a medical alert bracelet because disease is life threatening. 
  • National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK) and other components of the National Institutes of Health are conducting clinical research and trials in order to find a better way to treat the disease.
    • ]]>     2021-02-11 17:42:44 UTC https://padlet.com/kamrynhansen388/jw1wyzzwguig7x2r/wish/1193610800     Interrelationships with the hypothalamus, and pituitary gland: michaelgattuso300 https://padlet.com/kamrynhansen388/jw1wyzzwguig7x2r/wish/1193619669 Hypothalamus- The hypothalamus is involved with hormonal regulation, which helps aid the adrenal gland in producing the correct amount of epinephrine and cortisol 

    Pituitary gland-  The pituitary gland secretes the hormone “adrenocorticotropic” into the bloodstream which then stimulates the adrenal gland to start producing specific steroidal hormones such as cortisol and epinephrine. (Adrenaline) Which aids in fight or flight, stress-relieving, and pain/inflammation.


    ]]>     2021-02-11 17:44:13 UTC https://padlet.com/kamrynhansen388/jw1wyzzwguig7x2r/wish/1193619669     Manifestations associated with Hypo/Hypersecretion of the hormones luke_rulon_021 https://padlet.com/kamrynhansen388/jw1wyzzwguig7x2r/wish/1193624117 Cortisol: 
    • Hyposecretion - Darkening of regions of the skin, weight loss, muscle weakness, Disorientation, fatigue
    • Hypersecretion - Weight gain, thinning arms and legs, high blood pressure, fatigue, easy bruising
    Epinephrine:
    • Hyposecretion - Anxiety, depression, Not many known manifestations 
    • Hypersecretion - High blood pressure, sweating, tremors, anxiety, rapid heart rate 


    ]]>     2021-02-11 17:44:57 UTC https://padlet.com/kamrynhansen388/jw1wyzzwguig7x2r/wish/1193624117     Disease #2- Cushing's Disease kamrynhansen388 https://padlet.com/kamrynhansen388/jw1wyzzwguig7x2r/wish/1193642403
  • Occurs when the patient is exposed to too much of the Adrenal gland and adrenal glucocorticoids, which is called cortisol.
  • Some symptoms include: Weight gain, Easy bruising, Thinning of skin, Weak bones, High blood pressure and sugar, Irritability, anxiety, and lack of menstrual cycle. 
  • Cushing’s disease can also occur if steroid dosage is too high. 
  • This disease is uncommon. 
  • The diagnosis is examining 24-hour urine production, blood tests, and radiographic tests such as MRI or CT. Treatments include surgery, radiation therapy and use of drugs to reduce the production of cortisol. 
  • The National Institutes of Health (NIH) are getting NIH-supported scientists to conduct intensive research into the normal and abnormal function of the major endocrine glands and the many hormones of the endocrine system. Identification of the corticotropin releasing hormone (CRH), which instructs the pituitary gland to release ACTH, is one of their main focuses.

    • ]]>     2021-02-11 17:47:50 UTC https://padlet.com/kamrynhansen388/jw1wyzzwguig7x2r/wish/1193642403     Functions of the Hormones luke_rulon_021 https://padlet.com/kamrynhansen388/jw1wyzzwguig7x2r/wish/1193650161 Cortisol: Helps control the use of fats, proteins, and carbohydrates in the body. Regulates blood pressure and suppresses inflammation. 
    Epinephrine: Aids in glucose metabolism, maintains blood pressure, increases heart muscle
    contractions to increase blood flow, and vasoconstriction (contractions of blood vessels).
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  • https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/16717-adrenal-disorders
  • https://www.niddk.nih.gov/health-information/endocrine-diseases/adrenal-insufficiency-addisons-disease/clinical-trials
  • https://www.medicinenet.com/cushings_syndrome/article.htm#what_research_is_being_done_on_cushings_syndrome
  • https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/health/conditions-and-diseases/adrenal-glands#:~:text=The%20hypothalamus%20produces%20corticotropin%2Dreleasing,cortisol%20hormones%20into%20the%20blood.
  • https://www.uclahealth.org/endocrine-center/adrenal


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