Tag: Pheochromocytoma

Screenshot 2024 06 06 124758 Adrenal Gland: Definition, Structure, Functions, and Disorders
Jun 06

Adrenal Gland: Definition, Structure, Functions, and Disorders

The adrenal glands, also known as suprarenal glands, are small, triangular-shaped endocrine glands located on top of each kidney. They play a crucial role in producing hormones that regulate metabolism, immune response, blood pressure, stress response, and other vital functions. Anatomy of the Adrenal Gland 1. Location and Structure: Location: Each adrenal gland sits atop […]

Screenshot 2023 12 28 095820 Adrenergic antagonists/adrenergic blockers/adrenergic receptor antagonists
Dec 28

Adrenergic antagonists/adrenergic blockers/adrenergic receptor antagonists

Adrenergic antagonists, also known as adrenergic blockers or adrenergic receptor antagonists, are a class of drugs that interfere with the actions of the sympathetic nervous system, specifically by blocking the effects of neurotransmitters like norepinephrine and epinephrine (adrenaline) at adrenergic receptors. These receptors are found throughout the body and are crucial in regulating various physiological […]