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Location of the adrenal gland - on top of the kidneys. Image modified from original images taken from SMART by Servier Medical Art by Servier and is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported License

Adrenal Physiology

Post published:12th June 2017
Reading time:22 mins read

Introduction This article looks at adrenal physiology and explains the production and effects of adrenal products. For more information on mechanisms of blood pressure regulation, secretion of ions, and other…

Normal Thyroid Gland

Euthyroid Sick Syndrome

Post published:17th June 2017
Reading time:1 mins read

Euthyroid sick syndrome is not very well understood. It is a condition where TSH and T3/T4 levels are low, but there is no underlying pathology of the thyroid. These test…

Prolactin

Hyperprolactinaemia

Post published:21st May 2019
Reading time:7 mins read

Introduction Prolactin is a hormone produced by the anterior pituitary gland, most commonly associated with lactation (milk production) in females. It is also produced in adipose (fat) tissue and hair…

Parathyroid Glands

Post published:14th June 2017
Reading time:13 mins read

Introduction The parathyroid glands control the level of calcium and phosphates in the blood. Phosphate levels can vary up to 2-3x the normal level without causing major problems Calcium levels…