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In mammals, the adrenal glands (also known as suprarenal glands) are the triangle-shaped endocrine glands that sit atop the kidneys; their name indicates that position (ad, "near" or "at" + renes, "kidneys"). They are chiefly responsible for regulating the stress response through the synthesis of corticosteroids and catecholamines, including cortisol and adrenaline.
Overview
Anatomically, the adrenal glands are located in the abdomen, situated on the anteriosuperior aspect of the kidneys. In humans, the adrenal glands are found at the level of the 12th thoracic vertebra and receive their blood supply from the adrenal arteries.
It is separated into two distinct structures, the adrenal medulla and the adrenal cortex, both of which receive regulatory input from the nervous system. As its name suggests, the adrenal medulla is at the center of the adrenal gland surrounded by the adrenal cortex.
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@Decimoo can you lay off the adrenal stimulants though? It's very interesting about how you then crave more of them to keep adrenal going
FiddlersMrs (The Mrs of a Fiddler) Wed, 06 Jan 2010 10:41:26 -0000
@Decimoo can you lay off the adrenal stimulants though? It's very interesting about how you then crave more of them to keep adrenal going
@FiddlersMrs Wow, have to say adrenal fatigue would describe my complaints perfectly, particularly given the relation to high stress levels.
Decimoo (Claire Lowe) Wed, 06 Jan 2010 10:38:17 -0000
@FiddlersMrs Wow, have to say adrenal fatigue would describe my complaints perfectly, particularly given the relation to high stress levels.
@Decimoo Have you read up on adrenal fatigue? I read up on it quite a while ago.
FiddlersMrs (The Mrs of a Fiddler) Wed, 06 Jan 2010 10:26:25 -0000
@Decimoo Have you read up on adrenal fatigue? I read up on it quite a while ago.
HOLD ON! quite rise your adrenal
priskoong (priska permata) Wed, 06 Jan 2010 10:09:40 -0000
HOLD ON! quite rise your adrenal
Radiology publications: MDCT and Gd-EOB-DTPA enhanced MRI findings of adrenal adenoma arisi... http://bit.ly/4peAa2
Radiolopolis (Radiolopolis) Wed, 06 Jan 2010 09:19:59 -0000
Radiology publications: MDCT and Gd-EOB-DTPA enhanced MRI findings of adrenal adenoma arisi... http://bit.ly/4peAa2
Stress & Burnout: The Adrenal Factor http://tinyurl.com/nmpu7y
DigyCat (John Wheeler) Wed, 06 Jan 2010 08:00:21 -0000
Stress & Burnout: The Adrenal Factor http://tinyurl.com/nmpu7y
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Adrenocortical Carcinoma Web Site - Provides general information about the subject with links. Also gives information about a related research fund at M.D. Anderson Cancer Center.
Adrenocortical Tumor Registry - St. Jude Children's Research Hospital of Memphis, Tennessee hosts this cancer resource.
Meta Description: [ For the past eleven years, investigators at St. Jude Children's Research Hospital have collaborated with investigators at institutions ... ]
Gale Encyclopedia of Medicine: Adrenal gland cancer - Overview of the subject touching on incidence, symptoms, diagnosis and treatment.
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Indiacancer.org: Adrenocortical Carcinoma - Provides general information about this cancer in a FAQ format.
National Cancer Institute: Adrenocortical Cancer Portfolio - An inventory listing of related research projects with links. Aimed towards health professionals.
NCI: Adrenocortical Cancer - Information resource from the NCI addresses prevention, diagnosis, treatment and support. Access to listing of clinical trials.
NIH News Release: Managing Tumors of the Adrenal Glands - Overview article discussing treatment issues.
Urologychannel: Adrenal Cancer - Provides general summary information with an emphasis on staging.
Meta Description: [ Adrenal cancer is a rare disease that originates in the adrenal glands. Adrenal tumors can increase hormone production. Most common type is adrenocortical carcinoma. ]
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