- Adrenal Medulla synthesises
- tumour of adrenal medulla referred to as a phaeochromocytoma
- leads to massive and irregular secretion of adrenaline and
noradrenaline
- results in attacks of increased blood pressure, palpitations,
headaches
- Adrenal cortex synthesises
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14.4 SUPRARENAL GLAND AND ENDOCRINE RESPONSE TO STRESS
| development of cortex and medulla; foetal
zone of cortex |
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| gross and microscopic structure of adrenal
cortex and medulla; vasculature, innervation |
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14.4.2 Adrenal Cortex
| synthesis of glucocorticoids and
mineralocorticoids & sex steroids (general principles) |
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| inherited disorders of steroid synthesis
(general principles); congenital adrenal hyperplasia |
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| plasma transport of corticosteroids;
clearance |
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