TY - CHAP M1 - Book, Section TI - The Adrenal Medulla & Adrenal Cortex A1 - Barrett, Kim E. A1 - Barman, Susan M. A1 - Boitano, Scott A1 - Reckelhoff, Jane F. PY - 2017 T2 - Ganong's Medical Physiology Examination & Board Review AB - OBJECTIVESAfter reading this chapter, you should be able to:Name the three catecholamines secreted by the adrenal medulla and summarize their biosynthesis, metabolism, and function.List the stimuli that increase adrenal medullary secretion.Differentiate between C18, C19, and C21 steroids and give examples of each.Outline the steps involved in steroid biosynthesis in the adrenal cortex.Name the plasma proteins that bind adrenocortical steroids and discuss their physiologic role.Name the major site of adrenocortical hormone metabolism and the principal metabolites produced from glucocorticoids, adrenal androgens, and aldosterone.Describe the mechanisms by which glucocorticoids and aldosterone produce changes in cellular function.List and briefly describe the physiologic and pharmacologic effects of glucocorticoids.Contrast the physiologic and pathologic effects of adrenal androgens.Describe the mechanisms that regulate secretion of glucocorticoids and adrenal sex hormones.List the actions of aldosterone and describe the mechanisms that regulate aldosterone secretion.Describe the main features of the diseases caused by excess or deficiency of each of the hormones of the adrenal gland. SN - PB - McGraw-Hill Education CY - New York, NY Y2 - 2024/03/28 UR - accessmedicine.mhmedical.com/content.aspx?aid=1142555404 ER -