Adrenal gland - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
In mammals, the adrenal glands (also known as suprarenal glands) are the star- shaped endocrine glands that sit on top of the kidneys. ...
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Adrenal Gland Disorders: MedlinePlus
The primary NIH organization for research on Adrenal Gland Disorders is the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases ...
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Adrenal Gland Disorders
20 Feb 2007 ... The adrenal glands are the part of the body responsible for releasing three different classes of hormones. These hormones control many ...
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Introduction: Adrenal Gland Disorders: Merck Manual Home Edition
The body has two adrenal glands, one near the top of each kidney. The inner part (medulla) of the adrenal glands secretes hormones, such as adrenaline ...
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Adrenal gland disorder - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Adrenal gland disorders (or diseases) are conditions that interfere with the normal functioning of the adrenal glands. They are characterized by adrenal ...
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Adrenal Glands - University of Maryland Medical Center
12 Dec 2008 ... Adrenal glands, which are also called suprarenal glands, are small, triangular glands located on top of both kidneys.
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Adrenal glands: MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia
18 Dec 2009 ... The outer part of the adrenal gland is called the cortex and produces steroid hormones such as cortisol, aldosterone, and testosterone. ...
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The adrenal gland -- Endocrinology -- NCBI Bookshelf
Each adrenal gland weighs approximately 4 g and sits in close proximity to a kidney (in the UK, adrenal whilst, in the US and France, reference is made to a
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Addison's Disease: Adrenal Gland Disorders: Merck Manual Home Edition
In 70% of people with Addison's disease, the cause is not precisely known, but the adrenal glands are affected by an autoimmune reaction (see Autoimmune ...
http://www.merck.com/mmhe/sec13/ch164/ch164b.html...
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Acute adrenal crisis: MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia
18 Dec 2009 ... Acute adrenal crisis is a life-threatening condition that occurs when there is not enough cortisol, a hormone produced by the adrenal glands ...
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