Adrenal Hormones

Summary Information: Adrenal Hormones

Adrenal Hormones: Adrenal hormones include a variety of chemicals that are produced by the adrenal glands. The adrenal hormones include epinephrine, norepinephrine, dopamine, and the adrenal cortical hormones. The adrenal hormones had a wide variety of effects on the body's processes, such as metabolism, water and electrolyte balance, the fight or flight response, and the anti-inflammatory response. Conditions that can afflict adrenal hormones include Addison's disease, Cushing's syndrome, pheochromocytoma, adrenal tumors, adrenal cancer, and trauma.

Closely Related Organs: Adrenal Hormones

The following organs are closely related to the organ: Adrenal Hormones:

• Electrolytes
• Metabolism
• Adrenal Medulla
• Adrenal cortex
• Adrenal glands
• Hypothalamus
• Pituitary gland
• Endocrine system

Conditions Afflicting Organs: Adrenal Hormones

The following conditions are related to the organ: Adrenal Hormones:

• Addison's disease
• Cushing's syndrome
• Pheochromocytoma
• Adrenal tumors
• Adrenal cancer
• Trauma

Sub Parts: Adrenal Hormones

The following list contains sub-parts of the organ: Adrenal Hormones:

• Epinephrine
• Norepinephrine
• Adrenal cortical hormones

Symptoms Related to Afflictions of: Adrenal Hormones

These symptoms are related to afflictions of the organ: Adrenal Hormones:

• Hypoglycemia
• Weakness
• Dehydration
• Obesity
• Fragile skin and bones
• Moon face
• Hypertension
• Headache
• Heart palpitations
• Excessive sweating
• Increased blood glucose levels

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Adrenal Hormones: Related Topics

• Adrenal
• Adrenal symptoms
• Adrenal disease
• Adrenal disorder
• Hormones

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