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Adrenal cortex Flashcards

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Cortisol (Glucocorticoid)

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Stimulates gluconeogenesis, inhibits inflammatory response, suppresses immune response, enhances vascular responsiveness to catecholamines

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Aldosterone (Mineralocorticoid)

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Increases renal Na+ reabsorption, K+ secretion and H+ secretion

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DHEA (Dehydroepiandrosterone) and androstenedione (Adrenal androgens)

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Stimulates spermatogenesis and male secondary sex characteristics

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