adrenal gland
Synonyms
adrenal
Description
Either of a pair of complex endocrine organs near the anterior medial border of the kidney consisting of a mesodermal cortex that produces glucocorticoid, mineralocorticoid, and androgenic hormones and an ectodermal medulla that produces epinephrine and norepinephrine Brenda.
Structure
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Anatomical System
- animal specific
- anatomical site
- cardiovascular system
- respiratory system
- hematological system
- lymphoreticular system
- alimentary system
- urogenital system
- endocrine system
- musculoskeletal system
- integument system
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nervous system
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central nervous system
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brain
- cerebrum
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hypothalamus
- preoptic nucleus
- supraoptic nucleus
- suprachiasmatic nucleus
- paraventricular nucleus
- infundibular nucleus
- anterior nucleus
- dorsomedial nucleus
- ventromedial nucleus
- lateral nucleus
- posterior nucleus
- premamillary nucleus
- tuberomamillary nucleus
- medial mamillary nucleus
- lateral mamillary nucleus
- lateral tuberal nucleus
- brain stem
- cerebellum
- tract
- ventricular system
- cerebrospinal fluid
- meninges
- white matter
- grey matter
- blood brain barrier
- spinal cord
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brain
- peripheral nervous system
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central nervous system
- immune system
Filter Changes
Changes associated with this tissue
| Name | Type | Tissues | Organism | Gene | Data | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sensitivity of HPA axis is impaired | Physiological | pituitary gland, adrenal gland, hypothalamus | Human | — | — | |
| aldosterone secretion, blood levels and clearance decrease | Physiological | plasma, adrenal gland | Human | — | — |