Question

What are the main functions performed by the adrenal cortex??​

Answer 1

The adrenal cortex produce the hormones :

#Glucocorticoids(cortisol) which is a steroid hormone.

Action: Long-term stress response- increased blood glucose levels, blood Volume maintanence, immune suppression.

#Mineralocorticoids(Aldosterone) which is also a steroid kind of a hormone.

Action: long-term stress response-blood volume and pressure maintanence, sodium and water retention by kidneys.

Answer 2

The  hormone secreted helps to maintain the body's salt and water levels which, in turn, regulates blood pressure. ... This hormone is involved in the response to illness and also helps to regulate body metabolism.