Abstract |
The adrenal glands secrete hormones essential for metabolism, regulation of blood pressure, and sodium and glucose homeostasis. Hypo- or hypersecretion of these hormones is life threatening. Understanding the physiological functions of adrenal hormones is a prerequisite to the management of adrenal gland disease.
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Authors | Deepthi C De Silva, Bandula Wijesiriwardene |
Journal | The Ceylon medical journal
(Ceylon Med J)
Vol. 52
Issue 3
Pg. 95-100
(Sep 2007)
ISSN: 0009-0875 [Print] Sri Lanka |
PMID | 18020028
(Publication Type: Journal Article)
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Chemical References |
- Adrenal Cortex Hormones
- Glucocorticoids
- Aldosterone
- Adrenocorticotropic Hormone
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Topics |
- Adrenal Cortex Hormones
(biosynthesis)
- Adrenal Gland Diseases
(physiopathology)
- Adrenal Glands
(physiology)
- Adrenocorticotropic Hormone
- Aldosterone
(biosynthesis)
- Glucocorticoids
(biosynthesis)
- Humans
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