| Steroids are produced by the cortex or outer layer of the adrenal gland and by the ovaries and testes. |
| Two other famous eponyms involve the adrenal gland, which produces vital hormones. |
| Addison's disease, an endocrine pathology of the adrenal gland results in decreased cortisol and aldosterone production. |
| A hormone secreted by the adrenal gland that raises blood pressure by constricting arteries and increasing heart rate. |
| These findings strongly support the origin of the tumor from heterotopic retroperitoneal rests of the adrenal gland. |
| The pituitary, in turn, tells the fetal adrenal gland to secrete more cortisol. |
