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Q9. a) List the major hormones secreted byAdrenal Gland and explain their major physiological effect

·         ANS- The adrenal cortex—the outer part of the gland—produces hormones that are vital to life, such as cortisol (which helps regulate metabolism and helps your body respond to stress) and aldosterone (which helps control blood pressure).

·         The adrenal medulla—the inner part of the gland—produces nonessential (that is, you don't need them to live) hormones, such as adrenaline (which helps your body react to stress).

. Below are the most common disorders and diseases of the adrenal glands:

·         Addison's disease: This rare disorder may affect anyone at any age. It develops when the adrenal cortex fails to produce enough cortisol and aldosterone. To learn more, read our article about Addison's Disease.

·         Adrenal cancer: Adrenal cancer is an aggressive cancer, but it's very rare. Malignant adrenal tumors are rarely confined to the adrenal glands—they tend to spread to other organs and cause adverse changes within the body because of the excess hormones they produce. To learn more, read our article about adrenal cancer.

·         Cushing's syndrome: Cushing's syndrome is an uncommon condition that is essentially the opposite of Addison's disease. It is caused by overproduction of the hormone cortisol. There are a variety of causes of this disorder—a tumor in the adrenal gland or pituitary gland could be to blame. To learn more, read our article about Cushing's syndrome.

·         Congenital adrenal hyperplasia: This genetic disorder is characterized by low levels of cortisol. It's common for people with congenital adrenal hyperplasia to have additional hormone problems such as low levels of aldosterone (which maintains a balance of water and salt).