Hypoadrenalism refers to the state wherein the adrenal glands do not function properly, they function below the required levels. These glands are small in size and are present above each kidney. This means that there are two adrenal glands, which are important from the point of view that both of them are the producers of variety of hormones. The two glands are also known as manufacturer of the ‘chemical messengers’. Each adrenal gland are made up of the following two parts:
The adrenal cortex, which is the external ring
The adrenal medulla, which is the internal core
Both these parts functions separately to produce different hormones and offer different control mechanisms. The adrenal cortex is responsible for producing the steroid hormone named cortisol, which plays an important role in responding to physical stress. The production [...]
