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ADRENAL GLANDBy RJ Olski and Zack Wynne
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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
Bibliography • "Addison's disease: MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia." National
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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?