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What are the two major types of hormones produced by the adrenal cortex?
Glucocorticoids and mineratocorticoids
What is the function of glucocorticoids?
To regulate the blood glucose level
What is the consequence of under secretion of cortical hormones?
Addison's disease
The two major types of hormones produced by the adrenal cortex are ______, e.g., cortisone, which help to regulate the blood glucose level and ______, e.g., aldosterone, which help to regulate the level Of minerals in the blood. Both are produced under the influence Of ACTH.
glucocorticoids, mineratocorticoids
Under secretion Of cortical hormones will lead to Addison s disease which is characterized by general metabolic disturbance. in particular. weakness Of muscle action and loss of ______.
salts
Over secretion of cortical hormone cause Cushing's disease which is characterized by excessive protein breakdown resulting muscular and bone ______.
weakness
Test your knowledge on adrenal cortex hormones and their functions in this quiz. Learn about glucocorticoids and mineralocorticoids, their role in regulating blood glucose and mineral levels, and the consequences of under secretion of cortical hormones. Explore the symptoms and characteristics of Addison's disease.
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