Adrenal gland

Glandula suprarenalis

Paired glands sitting on top of each kidney. Each gland has an outer cortex (three zones: glomerulosa, fasciculata, reticularis) and an inner medulla. The right gland is pyramidal; the left is crescentic. They are highly vascular with blood supply from three adrenal arteries.

유형 Gland
신체 계통 Endocrine
신체 부위 Abdomen
상위 구조물 abdomen element
라틴어 명칭 Glandula suprarenalis
FMA ID 9604

기능

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.

임상적 의의

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.

하위 구조물

left adrenal gland Gland right adrenal gland Gland

자주 묻는 질문

What is the Adrenal gland?
Paired glands sitting on top of each kidney. Each gland has an outer cortex (three zones: glomerulosa, fasciculata, reticularis) and an inner medulla. The right gland is pyramidal; the left is crescentic. They are highly vascular with blood supply from three adrenal arteries.
What is the function of the Adrenal gland?
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.
What body system is the Adrenal gland part of?
The Adrenal gland is part of the Endocrine.
What conditions affect the Adrenal gland?
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.
Where is the Adrenal gland located?
The Adrenal gland is located in the Abdomen region of the body.

관련 구조물

vasculature of liver hepatic vascular element liver trabecula hepatic trabecula ligament of liver hepatic ligament capillary system of liver liver capillary endocrine pancreas endocrine pancreas parathyroid gland epithelial body adrenal cortex adrenal gland cortex liver parenchyma hepatic parenchyma

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