Hormones, Vitamins and Enzymes role in health
1. Hormones
1.5. Adrenal Glands
Adrenal Glands
The adrenal glands are associated with the kidneys; one gland is located on top of each kidney. The adrenal glands consist of an outer adrenal cortex and an inner adrenal medulla. These regions secrete different hormones.
| Adrenal (Cortex) | aldosterone | increases blood Na+ levels; increase K+ secretion |
| cortisol, corticosterone, cortisone | increase blood glucose levels; anti-inflammatory effects | |
| Adrenal (Medulla) | epinephrine, norepinephrine | stimulate fight-or-flight response; increase blood gluclose levels; increase metabolic activities |