ADRENAL GLAND By RJ Olski and Zack Wynne Per 2
Endocrine System at a glance Regulate Hormones Regulates Body Processes Saliva Sweat
Adrenal Gland
Location Located near the kidney
What does it do The adrenal gland produces multiple hormones Each hormone effects bodily functions such as blood sugar levels and light-headedness
The major hormones Glucocorticoids Mineralocorticoids Catecholamines - Epinephrine - Norepinephrine
Glucocorticoids Known as cortisol Controls blood glucose levels
Mineralocorticoids Controls sodium levels in the body Prevents you from feeling light-headed
Catecholamines Epinephrine Norepinephrine Fight or flight reactions Adrenaline and Noradrenaline
Waterhouse-Friderichsen syndrome Failure of Adrenal Gland due to bleeding Due to bacterial infection Shock and acute failure of gland Death if untreated
Addison's disease When adrenal gland under produces Can lead to hemorrhaging and hormonal imbalances Autoimmune disorder
Fun facts Derived from latin words for “near Kidneys”, not adrenaline Works with pituitary gland and hypothalamus
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Questions 1. What is one of the body processes regulated by the adrenal glands a. homeostasis b. movement c. protection d. reproduction 2. Glucocorticoids regulates a. adrenaline levels b. sodium levels c. glucose levels d. blood flow 3. Addison’ s disease is a. when the adrenal glands under produce b. when the glands are infected by a bacterial disease c. when the glands separate from the kidneys d. when one is born without adrenal glands
Open Ended Question When one is affected with waterhouse-friderichesen syndrome, what is the cause, and what are some of the symptoms?