Adrenal cortex Glucocorticoids, mineralocorticoids | control & coordination | Biology | Khan Academy

Let's explore how the adrenal cortex helps our body in mediating stress and homeostasis.

00:00 Emergency hormones recap
01:36 Adrenal medulla
02:44 Corticoids
03:36 Glucocorticoids & cortisol functions
06:06 Mineralocorticoids & aldosterone functions
07:56 Effects of chronic stress
09:16 Big picture of adrenal medulla & cortex


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