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Adrenal cortex Glucocorticoids, mineralocorticoids

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. Created by Mahesh Shenoy.

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