some such adenomas called non functioning adrenal adenomas do not secrete hormones but others do depending upon the type of hormone secreted by the adenoma the tumor can cause different medical problems in the patient adrenal adenomas tend to have a genetic basis and usually only appear in adults one s risk of developing one increases with age and about 6 % of patients over 60 have an adrenal adenoma
For the musician, see Eg White. Albumen is the name for the clear liquid (also called the egg white or the glair/glaire) contained within an egg. In chickens it is formed from the layers of secretions of the anterior section of the hen's oviduct during the passage of the egg. It forms around fertilized or unfertilized egg yolks.
Air Cell: Formed at the wide end of the egg as it cools after being laid. The fresher the egg, the smaller the air cell. Albumen (al-BYOO-min): Albumen is the egg white and represents 2/3 of an eggâs weight. There are two layers: thick and thin albumen. Mostly made of water, high-quality protein and minerals. Yolk Membrane (vitelline membrane): Surrounds and holds the yolk. The fresher the egg, the stronger the membrane.