ADRENAL HORMONES

introduction

The adrenal cortex has three layers, with each layer producing certain hormones. From the outside in you can find:

Zona glomerulosa ("clumpy zone“)  Manufacture of mineral corticoids
Zona fasciculata ("bundled zone“)  Manufacture of glucocorticoids
Zona reticulosa ("reticulated zone“)  Production of androgens

Figure adrenal gland

Adrenal gland -
Suprarenal gland
Adrenal arteries -
Suprarenal artery
Adrenal vein -
Suprarenal vein
Fat capsule -
Capsula adiposa
(5th-7th adrenal cortex
C.ortex)
Ball zone -
Zona glomerulosa
Bundle zone - Zona fasciculata
Grid zone - Zona reticularis
Adrenal medulla - Medulla
Central vein - Central vein
Right kidney - Ren dexter
Renal vein - Renal vein
Renal artery - Renal artery

You can find an overview of all Dr-Gumpert images at: medical illustrations

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function

These hormones include Glucocorticoids, Mineral corticoids and Androgens. The former have a variety of effects. On the one hand, as a “stress hormone”, they influence the body's carbohydrate and protein metabolism by increasing blood sugar, breaking down body protein (catabolic function) and thus providing energy.
Second, these hormones have an impact on that Cardiovascular systembecause they have a vasoconstriction (Vasoconstriction) as well as strengthening the heart's strength.
Furthermore, glucocorticoids work against inflammation as well Allergies against (anti-inflammatory = anti-inflammatory, anti-allergic). To the Kidneys The hormones lower the urine output, on the lining of the Stomach they put their "protective layer" with the risk of the formation of Stomach ulcer (Gastric ulcer) down.