The adrenal cortex produces three major groups of steroid hormones collectively called ( corticosteroids): Mineralocorticoids (outermost ) Glucocorticoids (middle ) sex hormones (innermost )ġ1 MINERALOCORTICOIDS Mineralocorticoids are secreted by the outermost region of the adrenal cortex.

This hormone has little effect on smooth muscle, metabolic processes, and cardiac output, but has strong vasoconstriction effects, thus increasing blood pressure.Ĩ The Adrenal Cortex The adrenal cortex is the outer portion of the adrenal gland consists of three different regions, with each region producing a different group or type of hormones that carry out specific functions throughout your body. this hormone increases the heart rate and force of heart contractions, facilitates blood flow to the muscles and brain, causes relaxation of smooth muscles, helps with conversion of glycogen to glucose in the liver.ħ ` norepinephrine (also called noradrenaline): It is released at times of acute stress to enhance our capability. The adrenal medulla secretes the following hormones : epinephrine (also called adrenaline) : Epinephrine is a hormone produced in the body by the adrenal glands. ĥ The Adrenal Medulla adrenal medulla is the inner part of the adrenal gland and surrounded by the adrenal cortex and helps a person in coping with physical and emotional stress. Įach adrenal gland consists of : Adrenal medulla.

Presentation on theme: 'Adrenal Gland.'- Presentation transcript:ģ Adrenal Gland The adrenal glands (also known as suprarenal glands) are the triangle-shaped and orange-colored endocrine glands and measure about one-half inch in height and 3 inches in length located on the top of both kidneys at the level of the 12th thoracic vertebra.

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