Adrenal cortex of Adrenal Gland

• Mineralocorticoids &

  aldosterone:

  regulates blood levels of Na+, K+. 

  helps adjust blood pressure & volume. 
• GLUCOCORTICOIDS 

  cortisol (hydrocortisone), corticosterone, cortisone:

  results in increased protein breakdown, glucose formation, lipolysis. 

  resistance to stress. 

  anti-inflammatory effects. 

  depression of immune response. 
• ANDROGENS

  DHEA dehydroepiandrosterone, testosterone:

  promote libido. 

  stimulates development & maintenance of male secondary sex characteristics. 

  get converted to estrogens by other body tissues.