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Adrenal Output

Meaning

Adrenal output refers to the collective quantitative and qualitative release of hormones synthesized by the adrenal glands, particularly the cortex. These vital hormones include glucocorticoids like cortisol, mineralocorticoids such as aldosterone, and adrenal androgens. Assessing this output provides a clinical window into the body’s stress response capacity and overall endocrine balance. The measurement of specific hormone metabolites helps determine the functional status of the hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal (HPA) axis.