Adrenal gland vs Glándula pituitaria
| Propiedad | Adrenal gland | Glándula pituitaria |
|---|---|---|
| Nombre latino | Glandula suprarenalis | Glandula pituitaria |
| Tipo | Gland | Gland |
| Sistema corporal | Endocrino | Endocrino |
| Región corporal | Abdomen | Encéfalo |
| Función | Produces steroid hormones (cortisol, aldosterone, androgens) from the cortex and catecholamines (epinephrine, norepinephrine) from the medulla. Essential for stress response, metabolism, blood pressure regulation, and immune function. | La glándula endocrina maestra, que produce hormonas que regulan el crecimiento (GH), la reproducción (FSH, LH, prolactina), la función tiroidea (TSH), la función suprarrenal (ACTH) y el equilibrio hídrico (ADH). … |
| Significado clínico | Addison's disease is primary adrenal insufficiency. Cushing's syndrome results from excess cortisol. Pheochromocytoma is a catecholamine-producing tumor of the medulla. Adrenal crisis is an acute life-threatening condition requiring emergency treatment. | Los adenomas hipofisarios pueden causar exceso o déficit hormonal. La acromegalia resulta de un exceso de hormona del crecimiento. La enfermedad de Cushing resulta de un exceso de ACTH. La … |
| FMA ID | 9604 | 13889 |
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Adrenal gland
Glandula suprarenalis
Sitting atop each kidney, the paired adrenal glands generate steroid hormones, cortisol, aldosterone, and androgens, from their cortex, and catecholamines, epinephrine and norepinephrine, from their medulla. Together these hormones govern the stress response, metabolism, blood …
Glándula pituitaria
Glandula pituitaria
Often described as the master endocrine gland, the pituitary coordinates the activity of other endocrine glands through the hormones it secretes, governing growth, reproduction, thyroid function, adrenal function, and water balance. This pea-sized gland occupies …