endocrine system ADRENAL CORTEX Flashcards
1
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Regulate carbohydrate level in body
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Glucocorticoids such as cortisol
2
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Regulate electrolytes and fluid volume in body
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Mineralocorticoids such as aldosterone
3
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Male sex hormones from adrenal cortex may be converted to estrogens in the bloodstream; responsible for reproduction and secondary sexual characteristics
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Steroids sex hormones such as ondrogen