Adrenal corticosteroids, also known as glucocorticoids, mineralocorticoids, and androgenic sex hormones, are steroid hormones produced by the adrenal cortex. They are important for regulating many bodily functions, including:
Electrolyte balance: Mineralocorticoids help regulate the balance of water and electrolytes in the body.
Glucose metabolism: Adrenal corticosteroids play a role in glucose metabolism.
Immune response: Adrenal corticosteroids regulate the immune system.
Stress response: Adrenal glucocorticoids are essential for the body's adaptive stress response.
Fetal development: Adrenal glucocorticoids are essential for fetal development
