adrenals

Endocrinology
The glands Adrenales
Anatomíade the adrenal glands:
The adrenal glands, also known as adrenal glands, are small triangular glands, located on top of both kidneys. Each adrenal gland consists of two parts, the region called external and internal adrenal cortex called adrenal medulla.



Role of the adrenal glands:
The adrenal glands work interactively with the hypothalamus and pituitary gland in the process:

The hypothalamus produces corticotropin releasing hormone, which stimulates the pituitary gland.
The pituitary gland, in turn, produces corticotrópicas hormones, which stimulate the adrenal glands to produce hormones corticosteroids.
Both sides of the adrenal glands - the adrenal cortex and medulla-performing distinct functions.