Chapter 18: The Endocrine System - Mesa Community College

secretes glucocorticoids (cortisol) increase rate of protein catabolism & lipolysis. conversion of amino acids to glucose. stimulate lipolysis. provide resistance to stress by making nutrients available for ATP production. raise blood pressure by vasoconstriction. anti-inflammatory. The zona reticularis (inner zone) secretes androgens. insignificant in males ................
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