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Name the hormones of the adrenal cortex and the adrenal medulla and state one function of each group.
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Answer
The adrenal cortex secretes glucocorticoids such as cortisol, which regulate carbohydrate metabolism and the response to stress, and mineralocorticoids such as aldosterone, which regulate salt and water balance. The adrenal medulla secretes adrenaline and noradrenaline, which prepare the body for emergency.
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Explanation
The cortex is controlled by ACTH from the pituitary; the medulla is under direct nervous control.
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