Condition
Adrenal glands
David Cohen, M.D.Published 25 April 20051 min read
Key points
- Adrenal glands are triangular-shaped glands located on top of the kidneys.
- They produce hormones such as estrogen, progesterone, steroids, cortisol, and cortisone, and chemicals such as adrenalin (epinephrine), norepinephrine, and dopamine.
- When the glands produce more or less hormones than required by the body, disease conditions may occur.
Definition
Adrenal glands are triangular-shaped glands located on top of the kidneys. They produce hormones such as estrogen, progesterone, steroids, cortisol, and cortisone, and chemicals such as adrenalin (epinephrine), norepinephrine, and dopamine. When the glands produce more or less hormones than required by the body, disease conditions may occur.
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David Cohen, M.D.
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