PPT-Adrenal gland Dr. Noori

M Luaibi Adrenal GLANDs The adrenal glands are small yellowish organs that rest on the upper poles of the kidneys in the Gerota fascia The right adrenal gland is pyramidal. Digital Laboratory. It’s best to view this in . Slide Show . mode, especially for the quizzes.. This module will take approximately 40 minutes to complete.. After completing this exercise, you should be able to:. . Hyperfunction. (. Hyperadrenalism. ). 1. . Hypercortisolism. (Cushing Syndrome) . - In clinical practice, most cases are caused by the administration of exogenous . glucocorticoids. (Iatrogenic). Diseases of the Adrenal gland Adrenal insufficiency Cushing disease vs syndrome Pheochromocytoma Hyperaldostronism What are the layers of the adrenal gland ?? And what does each layer produce ?? Pyramidal in shape. 3- 5 cm in height , 3 cm in width , less than 1 cm . thicK. , Mass . 3.5 - 5 g . The . adrenal gland is divided into 2 areas, the cortex and medulla. . The cortex is divided into 3 areas: GFR. The adrenal glands are . small. , . yellowish. organs that rest on the upper poles of the kidneys in the . Gerota. fascia. . The right adrenal gland is pyramidal, whereas the left one is more . crescentic. catecholamines. , whereas the cortex secretes two types of corticosteroids (. glucocorticoids. and . mineralocorticoids. ) and the adrenal androgens. . The adrenal cortex has three zones, and each zone synthesizes a different type of steroid hormone from cholesterol. The outer . M . Luaibi. Thyroid . Metabolic Hormones. The thyroid gland, located immediately below the larynx on each side of and anterior to the trachea, is one of the largest of the endocrine glands, normally weighing 15 to 20 grams in adults. The thyroid secretes two major hormones, . outer cortex (the main part of the adrenal glands). inner medulla (which accounts for about 10% of the adrenal glands). surrounded by a thick connective tissue capsule. Vessels and nerves reach the medulla by way of connective tissue . . Adrenal. . Anatomy. . &. . Physiology. The adrenals are endocrine organs that sit on top of each kidney. There are 2 adrenal glands that lie anteriorly to kidneys. .. . Each is embedded in a capsule of fat. Histology, Anatomy, Physiology and Incidental Lesions Richard A. Peterson II, D.V.M., Ph.D., Diplomate ACVPAbbVie19 October 2020 1.1 The Adrenal Gland Most common endocrine organ associated with che Pancreas, Adrenal, and Reproductive Glands Dr. Amit Ranjan, Assistant Professor, Department of Zoology MGCUB, Motihari, Bihar Pineal Gland ( also known as the Third Eye)  Pineal gland --- pinecone ADRENAL GLAND. Adrenal Gland Location. The . Adrenal Glands are found on top of each kidney. Even the name “Adrenal” directly refers to their location: (. Latin: ad– “near” and . renes. – “kidneys.. ADRENAL GLAND. ADRENAL GLAND. HORMONES. HORMONES. CUSHING SYNDROME CAUSE. Cushing syndrome is a rare disease that results from having too much cortisol hormone in the body. In some cases, Cushing syndrome develops from long-term or overuse of steroid medications(medicines that act like cortisol in the body). In other cases, the body itself produces too much cortisol. This overproduction can happen for several reasons, including the presence of tumors(abnormal growths) such as a:. , MD. FRCPA,KSUF,EBP. Adrenal Glands. The . adrenal glands: paired endocrine organs: cortex and medulla: 4 . Three layers in the cortex:. Zonaglomerulosa. Zonareticularis. abuts the medulla. . Intervening is the broad .