Hormones of Adrenal Cortex - Part 2

This lecture explores the hormones of the adrenal cortex, continuing as the second part of a series. Delve into the detailed anatomy of the adrenal gland, including its different zones and the control mechanisms governing its secretions. Learn about steroidogenesis, how steroid hormones circulate in the blood, and their metabolism and excretion pathways. The lecture covers the physiology of mineralocorticoids, particularly focusing on aldosterone's cellular mechanisms of action and the regulation of its secretion. Examine the relationship between the adrenal medulla and cortex, and understand key compounds including cortisol, DHEAS, catecholamines, cholesterol, corticosteroid binding globulin (CBG), ENaC, and the important kidney cross-talk mechanisms in hormone regulation.