Discussion Post
LS is a 42-year-old male who has been diagnosed with adrenal hyposecretion. He was told that he will need to wear a medical alert bracelet. LS asks why this is the case. He plans to take the medications and does not like the idea of others knowing that he has a medical issue.
• Explain the difference between the inner (medulla) and outer (cortex) regions of the adrenal gland.
• Explain why aldosterone has a shorter half-life than cortisol.
• Discuss the effects glucocorticoids and mineralocorticoids have on the body.
• After discussing the above, explain why LS should wear a medical bracelet.
The response must include a reference list. Using Times New Roman 12 pnt font, double-space, one-inch margins, and APA style of writing and citations.