Adrenocortical hormone
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Adrenocortical hormones are hormone
s secreted by the adrenal cortex
. They can be grouped into three classes: glucocorticoids, the mineralocorticoids, and the androgens.
Hormone
A hormone is a chemical released by a cell or a gland in one part of the body that sends out messages that affect cells in other parts of the organism. Only a small amount of hormone is required to alter cell metabolism. In essence, it is a chemical messenger that transports a signal from one...
s secreted by the adrenal cortex
Adrenal cortex
Situated along the perimeter of the adrenal gland, the adrenal cortex mediates the stress response through the production of mineralocorticoids and glucocorticoids, including aldosterone and cortisol respectively. It is also a secondary site of androgen synthesis.-Layers:Notably, the reticularis in...
. They can be grouped into three classes: glucocorticoids, the mineralocorticoids, and the androgens.