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<strong>Steroid hormones from the adrenal cortex.</strong>

The adrenal cortex controls prolonged responses to <span class="RED">stress</span>
by secreting <strong>corticosteroids</strong>.

<strong>Mineralocorticoids</strong> such as <b>aldosterone</b> promote reabsorption of water in the
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leading to increased blood volume and pressure.

<strong>Glucocorticoids</strong> such as <b>cortisol</b> promotes
lipid and protein breakdown to obtain glucose.