A 21-carbon steroid hormone of the corticosteroid type produced in the cortex of the adrenal glands.
A hormone secreted by the cortex of the adrenal glands.
Hormone of the adrenal cortex that promotes sodium (salt) retention.
A steroid hormone synthesized and released in small amounts by the adrenal cortex.
A hormone of the adrenal cortex that influences carbohydrate, potassium, and sodium metabolism. It is essential for normal absorption of glucose, the formation of glycogen in the liver and tissues, and the normal use of carbohydrates by the tissues.