Adrenal gland vs Hypophyse
| Propriété | Adrenal gland | Hypophyse |
|---|---|---|
| Nom latin | Glandula suprarenalis | Glandula pituitaria |
| Type | Gland | Gland |
| Système corporel | Endocrinien | Endocrinien |
| Région corporelle | Abdomen | Encéphale |
| Fonction | 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 glande endocrine maîtresse, produisant des hormones qui régulent la croissance (GH), la reproduction (FSH, LH, prolactine), la fonction thyroïdienne (TSH), la fonction surrénalienne (ACTH) et l'équilibre hydrique (ADH). Elle … |
| Signification clinique | 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. | Les adénomes hypophysaires peuvent provoquer un excès ou un déficit hormonal. L'acromégalie résulte d'un excès d'hormone de croissance. La maladie de Cushing résulte d'un excès d'ACTH. L'apoplexie hypophysaire est une … |
| FMA ID | 9604 | 13889 |
Full structure pages
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 …
Hypophyse
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 …