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In this assignment, you will focus on one endocrine gland, its normal function in the body, and how it responds during times of stress. You will also research one disorder related to stress.
Choose one of the following endocrine glands from the table below to research. Discuss the hormones produced by this gland and how those hormones are used in the body. Include an image of your chosen endocrine organ within your essay.
Describe what happens to the body when the hormone (or hormones) produced by this organ become unbalanced during times of stress. What happens to the gland when the body is under acute stress? Chronic stress?
- Describe one of the stress-related disorders associated with your chosen endocrine gland (see chart below or choose one of your own. Be sure it is associated with stress).
How does your chosen stress-related disorder affect short- and long-term health?
- What can be done to prevent and/or treat your chosen stress-related disorder?
- Draw conclusions about how to care for and maintain a healthy Endocrine System.
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Running Head: ADRENAL GLANDS
Adrenal Glands
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ADRENAL GLAND
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Introduction to adrenal glands
Are small endocrine glands that are found above the kidney. They produce useful hormones
that a human being cannot survive without. Such hormones include the adrenaline hormone steroid
aldosterone and the cortisol hormone (Santulli 2015). Adrenaline hormone triggers the body to
fight or flight. This is achieved by the vessels dilating thus providing muscles with enough oxygen
that enhance the fight of flight. Another important hormone secreted by the adrenaline gland is the
cortisol. this helps the organism to respond to stress by regulating the blood sugar levels, regulating
the body metabolism and prevention of inflammation (Santu...
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