The adrenal glands produce several hormones necessary for everyday human life and health. They produce hormones that help regulate the metabolism, blood pressure, immune system, stress response, and ...

These hormones are released by your adrenal glands, which sit above your kidneys. In some cases, they also are released from the brain as neurotransmitters. The other major member of the group is ...

Occurring in cases where adenomas are causing hyperactivity of hormone production (ACTH)— Cushing’s syndrome leads to overactivity of adrenal glands, leading to overproduction of cortisol.

The cell makes a hormone, which ... said he found an unexpected clue in the anatomy of the two species. Each of the two ...

Multiple endocrine neoplasia (MEN) describes a group of rare genetic disorders that affect the body's hormone-producing glands. MEN type 1 usually affects the parathyroid gland(s), the pituitary gland ...