Adrenal Gland & Hormones
| Layers | Class of Hormones | Examples of Hormones | Excessive | Deficient |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zona glomerulosa (outer cortex) | Mineralocorticoids | Aldosterone, Corticosterone | Primary hyperaldosteronism (Conn's syndrome) | Addison’s disease, Hypoaldosteronism |
| Zona fasciculata (middle cortex) | Glucocorticoids | Cortisol, Cortisone | Cushing’s syndrome/disease | Addison’s disease, Secondary adrenal insufficiency |
| Zona reticularis (inner cortex) | Androgens | Estrogens, Testosterone (minor source) | Adrenocortical carcinoma, Congenital adrenal hyperplasia (androgen excess type) | Hypogonadism (rare from adrenal cause) |
| Medulla | Catecholamines | Epinephrine, Norepinephrine | Pheochromocytoma, Paraganglioma | Autonomic failure (rare) |
| Medulla | Peptides | Somatostatin, Substance P | Rare peptide-secreting adrenal tumors | Not well defined clinically |
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