Name and state briefly the functions of the hormones secreted by the adrenal cortex.
Mainly the hormones secreted by the adrenal cortex are: Glucocorticoids: These regulate the metabolism of carbohydrates, fats, and proteins. Mineralocorticoids: These maintain the sodium, potassium level in the blood. Sex corticoids: These stimulate the development of external sex characters like male patterns of body hair distribution. Androstenedione and dehydroepiandrosterone are sex corticoids.
