Addison’s Disease (Canine Hypoadrenocorticism) Adrenal Hormones: The adrenal gland is so named because it is located just forward of the kidney (renal means kidney). The center of the gland is called the medulla and the outer area is called the cortex. While both areas produce hormones, Addison’s disease concerns the hormones produced by the cortex;
Author: Dr Erica Ou
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