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Adrenal Cortex

Glucocorticoids: Cortisol, Cortisone, Corticosterone
Responsible for glucose metabolism, protein metabolism, fluid and electrolyte
balance, suppression of the inflammatory response to injury, protective immune
response to invasion by infectious agents, and resistance to stress
Mineralocorticoids: Aldosterone

Regulation of electrolyte balance by promoting sodium retention and potassium
excretion

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Pituitary Gland Problems

Anterior Pituitary

▪ Hyperpituitarism
▪ Hypopituitarism

Posterior Pituitary

These problems can be caused by damage to the posterior pituitary or
hypothalamus:

▪ Diabetes insipidus
▪ Syndrome of inappropriate antidiuretic hormone secretion (SIADH)

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Adrenal Gland Problems

Adrenal Cortex

▪ Addison’s disease
▪ Primary hyperaldosteronism (Conn’s syndrome)
▪ Cushing’s disease
▪ Cushing’s syndrome

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