The adrenal gland

Structure of the adrenal gland Specificity of the biological effects of adrenal steroid hormones Glucocorticoid receptors Actions of glucocorticoids and clinical features of Cushing’s syndrome Adrenal cortical androgens Hypothalamic control of adrenocortical steroid synthesis - CRH and vasopressin Pituitary control of adrenocortical steroids - ACTH Nelson’s syndrome Deficiency of adrenocortical secretions - Addison’s disease Catecholamine synthesis and secretion The effects on psychology of adrenal gland malfunction