Steroid Hormones of Adrenal Cortex
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- Mineralocorticoids
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regulates fluid and electrolyte baleance; aldosterone is primary mineralcorticoid
- Glucocorticoids
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influence metabolism of carbohydrates, fats and proteins; maintains normal blood pressure, anti-inflammatory effects in time of stress, primary glococorticoid is cortical and hydrocortisone
- Gonadocorticoids
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contribute to secondary sex characteristics in males and females; androgen is one of the gonad corticoids