The adrenal gland secretes steroid hormones such as cortisol and aldosterone. It also makes precursors that can be converted to sex steroids (androgen, estrogen). A different part of the adrenal gland makes adrenaline (epinephrine).

What hormone does the adrenal cortex gland secrete?

The adrenal cortex—the outer part of the gland—produces hormones that are vital to life, such as cortisol (which helps regulate metabolism and helps your body respond to stress) and aldosterone (which helps control blood pressure).

What does the adrenal cortex secrete quizlet?

The adrenal cortex secretes mineralocorticoids (mainly aldosterone), glucocorticoids (mainly cortisol), and adrenal androgens (mainly dehydroepiandrosterone).