Adrenal Hormones
Mineralcorticoids (Aldosterone)
Works on kidney tubules= INCREASES Sodium, DECREASES Potassium
Glucocorticoids (Cortisol)
Works on all tissues= INCREASES blood sugar, anti-inflammatory, INCREASES protein breakdown, INCREASES in stress
Sex Hormones
Estrogen and testosterone responsible for secondary SEX CHARACTERISTICS, menstrual cycle in females and spermatogenesis in males.
Epinephrine
Works on sympathetic nervous system (cardiac muscle). INCREASES systolic blood pressure
Norepinephrine (Noradrenaline)
Works on organs stimulated by sympathetic nervous system to increase peripheral vascular resistence (INCREASES blood pressure)