RT Book, Section A1 Barrett, Kim E. A1 Barman, Susan M. A1 Brooks, Heddwen L. A1 Yuan, Jason X.-J. SR Print(0) ID 1159053049 T1 The Adrenal Medulla & Adrenal Cortex T2 Ganong's Review of Medical Physiology, 26e YR 2019 FD 2019 PB McGraw-Hill Education PP New York, NY SN 9781260122404 LK accesspharmacy.mhmedical.com/content.aspx?aid=1159053049 RD 2024/03/28 AB OBJECTIVESAfter studying 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.Define the physiological and pharmacological effects of glucocorticoids.Contrast the physiological and pathological effects of adrenal androgens.Describe the mechanisms that regulate secretion of glucocorticoids and adrenal sex hormones.Explain the actions of aldosterone and describe the mechanisms that regulate aldosterone secretion.Describe the main features of the diseases caused by an excess or deficiency of each of the hormones of the adrenal gland.