Organization and Function of Mitochondria. Mitochondria are surrounded by a double-membrane system, consisting of inner and outer mitochondrial membranes separated by an intermembrane space (Figure 10.1). The inner membrane forms numerous folds (cristae), which extend into the interior (or matrix) of the organelle.itochondria are surrounded by a double-membrane system, consisting of inner and outer mitochondrial membranes separated by an intermembrane space (Figure 10.1). The inner membrane forms numerous folds (cristae), which extend into the interior (or matrix) of the organelle.
The pituitary gland is often referred to as the Master Gland of the body. Due to the pituitary's involvement in regulating hormones, any pituitary disturbance can create a hormonal imbalance. Hormonal imbalances can cause a number of symptoms, some of which are listed below.1  Headaches.2  Depression. 3  Mood/Emotion Swings.ue to the pituitary's involvement in regulating hormones, any pituitary disturbance can create a hormonal imbalance. Hormonal imbalances can cause a number of symptoms, some of which are listed below. 1  Headaches.
The list of signs and symptoms mentioned in various sources for Adrenal gland hyperfunction includes the 64 symptoms listed below: 1  Excessive fat on top of back-excess corticosteroids. 2  Increased libido-excess androgenic steroids. 3  Loss of scalp hair-excess corticosteroids.eview the available symptom checkers for these symptoms of Adrenal gland hyperfunction: 1  Excessive fat on top of back -- Symptom Checker. 2  Increased libido -- Symptom Checker. 3  Increased facial hair -- Symptom Checker.