Adrenal Gland Hormones

• Cortisol


  target: most cells

  effect: promotes protein and fat breakdown and conversion to glucose
• Aldosterone


  target: kidney

  effect: promotes sodium reabsorption, helps to control the body's salt-water balance
• Epinephrine


  target: heart, liver, muscle, NS, RS, stored fat

  effect: raises blood level of sugar, fatty acids, and increases heart rate and force of contraction
• Norepinephrine


  target: smooth muscles of blood vessels

  effects: promotes constriction or dilation of blood vessels