what hormone is released from the adrenal cortex
1 Aldosterone: This adrenal cortex hormone is released as the sodium concentration in blood drops down or if the potassium concentration increases. 2  Increase in blood pressure also causes the adrenal gland to secrete aldosterone.
1 Cortisol: This adrenal cortex hormone is released by the adrenal gland in response to a feeling of stress. 2  To increase the glucose level in blood, carrying out the metabolism of fats, carbohydrates, and proteins, and suppressing the immune system are important functions of cortisol.