08-10-2017, 01:57 PM
Consequences of loss of adrenal function
In the Zona glomerulosa will be:
Absence of the Mineralocorticoid, ALDOSTERONE.
Loss of Na+, decrease volume of the ECF, low B.P., circulatory shock and death.
Mineralocorticoid is generally required for survival.
In Zona fasciculata, and Zona reticularis.
Absence of the Glucocorticoid, CORTISOL. Without Cortisol, Glucagon can not act against Hypoglycemia
Contributes to the circulatory failure, because catecholamines are not stimulated.
Energy sources (glucose and free fatty acids) cannot be readily mobilized
Not life threatening under normal living conditions
Stressful situations severe problems can arise. For example, fasting can result in fatal hypoglycemia
In the Medulla will cause
Absence of the catecholamine, EPINEPHRINE. But Adrenal Medulla is not essential for survival
In the Zona glomerulosa will be:
Absence of the Mineralocorticoid, ALDOSTERONE.
Loss of Na+, decrease volume of the ECF, low B.P., circulatory shock and death.
Mineralocorticoid is generally required for survival.
In Zona fasciculata, and Zona reticularis.
Absence of the Glucocorticoid, CORTISOL. Without Cortisol, Glucagon can not act against Hypoglycemia
Contributes to the circulatory failure, because catecholamines are not stimulated.
Energy sources (glucose and free fatty acids) cannot be readily mobilized
Not life threatening under normal living conditions
Stressful situations severe problems can arise. For example, fasting can result in fatal hypoglycemia
In the Medulla will cause
Absence of the catecholamine, EPINEPHRINE. But Adrenal Medulla is not essential for survival