Adrenal Glands

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Adrenal Glands

FromDr. Matt and Dr. Mike's Medical Podcast

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85 minutes

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Dec 19, 2017

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The amazing adrenal glands produce and release important hormones involved in the stress response of organisms. This includes adrenaline (epinephrine), glucocorticoids (cortisol), sex hormones (androgens), and mineralocorticoids (aldosterone).

Released:

Dec 19, 2017

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Podcast episode

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Dr Matt Barton and Dr Mike Todorovic are Senior Lecturers of Anatomy and Physiology at Griffth University. They love teaching people about how the body works!

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