The adrenal glands are small glands located on top of each kidney. They produce hormones that you can't live without, including sex hormones and cortisol. Present at anterior part of each kidney.
Has two parts- outer cortex & central- medulla.
| Hormone |
Function |
| Adrenaline or epinephrine & Noradrenalin or Norepinephrine (Emergency Hormone) |
Increase alertness, pupilary dilation, piloerection sweating etc, increase heart beat, rate of respiration, breakdown of glycogen into glucose. |
| Aldosterone |
Balance of water & Electrolytes in body ,blood pressure. |
| Cortisol |
Metabolism of carbohydrates, anti inflamatory reactions & suppress immune response. |
| Androgenic steroids |
Growth of axial, pubic & facial hair. |
