Explain the hormones of adrenal gland and their action on target tissue in tabular form - Biology - Chemical Coordination and Integration

Question

Explain the hormones of adrenal gland and their action on target
tissue in tabular form

Fakeha Anis · Accepted Answer

Hormone

Primary
Target

Effect

Mineralocorticoids (aldosterone)
Kidneys
Increases the renal reabsorption of water and sodium ions

Glucorticoids
Most Cells
Release lipids from adipose tissues and amino acids from
skeletal muscles
Anti-inflammatory effects

Androgens
Most cells
Promotes the growth of bones, muscles and blood formation in
women and children

Epinephrine and norepinephrine
Most cells
Increases alertness, pupilary dilation, piloerection (raising
of hair)
Increases heart beat, respiration rate
Stimulates the breakdown of glucose, lipids and proteins

Hormone	Primary Target	Effect
Mineralocorticoids (aldosterone)	Kidneys	Increases the renal reabsorption of water and sodium ions.
Glucorticoids	Most Cells	Release lipids from adipose tissues and amino acids from skeletal muscles. Anti-inflammatory effects
Androgens	Most cells	Promotes the growth of bones, muscles and blood formation in women and children
Epinephrine and norepinephrine	Most cells	Increases alertness, pupilary dilation, piloerection (raising of hair) Increases heart beat, respiration rate Stimulates the breakdown of glucose, lipids and proteins