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Adrenal
Mind map: Adrenal gland hormones
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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
- Glucocorticoids
Medulla
- Adrenaline (epinephrine) and Noradrenaline (Norepinephrine)
- Stimulated for secretion by the Sympathetic Nervous System
- Fear, Flight or Fright Syndrome
- Adrenaline (epinephrine) and Noradrenaline (Norepinephrine)
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- University Body Systems (Endocrine System) Mind Map on Adrenal, created by Kate Williams on 25/05/2013.
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