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Adrenal Glands - Anatomy & Physiology (view source)
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===='''Glucocorticoids'''====
===='''Glucocorticoids'''====
These hormones are important in regulating glucose metabolism; the most important of them is '''cotisol'''. This is formed within the zona fasiculata by the conversion of pregnenolone directly to cortisol. It is transported by cortisol-binding globulin and has a half-life of 90 minutes.
These hormones are important in regulating glucose metabolism; the most important of them is '''cortisol'''. This is formed within the zona fasiculata by the conversion of pregnenolone directly to cortisol. It is transported by cortisol-binding globulin and has a half-life of 90 minutes.
'''Regulation of Synthesis and Secretion'''
'''Regulation of Synthesis and Secretion'''