Assertion: adrenal cortex | /r/CapableOf | produce cortisol
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text: 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).
text: Why does the adrenal cortex produce so much cortisol?
text: If the cortex is damaged, it may not be able to produce enough cortisol.