Aldosterone is produced and secreted by cells of the adrenal medulla. Antidiuretic hormone is secreted by the anterior pituitary gland. The posterior pituitary gland is also known as the adenohypophysis. Your textbook considers the pituitary gland to be a subordinate gland, compared to, for example, the adrenal gland. The adrenal medulla is embryologically, and in essence, a collection of pre-ganglionic parasympathetic neurons that have no axons.
Endorphins are significantly less potent than morphine narcotic.
T3 contains three iodine molecules. Glucagon release is stimulated, that is enhanced by either low blood sugar or by sympathetic ANS signals to the pancreas. Insulin is made by beta cells of the pancreas. Use the following for questions 51-55. Produces Aldosterone 57.