5.6 Endocrine: Hormones of the Adrenal Cortex

- Zona Reticularis and weak androgens; testosterone
- ACTH
- Zona Fasciculata and Cortisol
- Stress hormone, Cortisol; gluconeogenesis
- Immunosuppression; reducing inflammation
- Zona Glomerulosa and Aldosterone
- Mineralocorticoids and sodium reabsorption
- Adaptations to dehydration and haemorrhage

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Can the pituitary gland be inflamated

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_Fantastic! Incredible! Amazing! Wonder! Super!_ However, the animation would be even better if the name of the sodium channel affected by aldosterone was shown. By the way, this channel seems to be called *ENaC,* from epithelial sodium channel. To keep electric balance, potassium seems to be secreted by *ROMK,* from the renal outer medullary potassium channel. It would be also very helpful if the name of one of the weak androgens was shown, as it is the case of the *DHEA.* Nonetheless, these are just small details that do not compromise this phenomenal animation! If possible, please explain the mechanism of action of aldosterone and the renin system!