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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

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