Adrenal Cortex

Question 0

What does mineralocorticoids do?

Answer 0

(Mainly aldosterone) increases sodium and water reabsorption; decrease potassium (K+) reabsorption

Question 1

What hormone does the adrenal cortex produce?

Answer 1

Mineralocorticoids, glucocorticoid, androgens

Question 2

What does glucocorticoids do?

Answer 2

(Mainly cortisol) promote protein break down; help resist stress; serve as anti-inflammation substance

Question 3

What does androgens do?

Answer 3

Stimulate growth of Axillary and pubic hair; aid the prepubertal growth spurt; contribute to libido