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Addisons Disease
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Where are the Adrenal Glands Located | On top of the Kidneys |
| What do the Adrenal Glands Produce | Aldosterone + Cortisol |
| What is Adrenal Insufficency | Inability to produce Cortisol+Aldosterone |
| Name the 3 layers of the Adrenal Gland | Capsule - Adrenal Cortex - Adrenal Medulla |
| What is the function of the Adrenal Medulla | Produce Adrenaline + Noradrenaline |
| What is the function of the Adrenal Cortex | Produce sex hormones + Steroid Hormones |
| What are the Adrenal Zones | Zone Glumerulosa/Zona Fasciculta - (secretes Cortisol)/Zona Reticulars |
| What is the function of Cortisol | Maintains BP/Heart functions/BG - Stress hormone/Regulates Metabolism |
| What is the function of Aldosterone | Maintain balance of Salt + Water |