For Adrenal Gland we have terms and definitions in 6 topics. The topics are Breast Cancer, Day Spa, Invitro Fertilization, Legal, Mesothelioma, Nutrition and Prostate Cancer.

Adrenal Gland (Breast Cancer)

One adrenal gland is located near each kidney; the main function is to produce hormones that regulate metabolism and control fluid balance and blood pressure; they also produce small amounts of "male" hormones (androgens) and "female" hormones (estrogens and progesterone).

Adrenal Gland (Day Spa)

An endocrine gland located on top of the kidneys.

Adrenal Gland (Invitro Fertilization)

A pair of hormone producing glands located above the kidneys.

Adrenal Gland (Legal, Mesothelioma)

One adrenal gland is located near each kidney. Their main function is to produce hormones which control metabolism, fluid balance, and blood pressure. In addition, they produce small amounts of "male" hormones (androgens) and "female" hormones (estrogens and progesterone).

Adrenal Gland (Nutrition)

You have two adrenal glands, one on top of each kidney. They are triangular-shaped. They make and store a number of steroid hormones. These hormones quickly prepare the body to meet emergencies. They include DHEA, dopamine (increase blood pressure), norepinephrine (vasoconstrictor), and epinephrine also known as adrenaline (stimulates autonomic nerve action - it is used as a heart stimulant, vasoconstrictor and in the treatment of asthma).

Adrenal Gland (Prostate Cancer)

A small gland that produces steroid hormones, adrenaline, and noradrenaline, which help control heart rate, blood pressure, and other important body functions. There are two adrenal glands, one located on top of each kidney.

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