The adrenal glands make several important hormones that keep your body balanced and ready for stress. Each gland has two parts - the outer adrenal cortex and the inner adrenal medulla - and both release different sets of hormones that work together.

Key Hormones Produced

1. Adrenal Cortex:

• Cortisol: Manages stress, blood sugar, and inflammation.
• Aldosterone: Controls sodium and potassium levels, maintaining blood pressure.
• Androgens: Small amounts of sex hormones that support body growth and development.

2. Adrenal Medulla:

• Adrenaline (Epinephrine): Prepares the body for “fight or flight.”‍
• Noradrenaline (Norepinephrine): Maintains alertness and blood pressure.