Cortisol
steroid hormone, in the glucocorticoid class of hormones; when used as a medication, it is known as hydrocortisone
Cortisol also called the stress hormone, is produced in the adrenal gland. It is a steroid hormone. Cortisol's purpose is to help the body:
- metabolize glucose
- control blood pressure
- suppress immunity
- Inflammatory response
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