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The adrenal cortex, located above the kidneys, is crucial for life and secretes essential steroid hormones including glucocorticoids (cortisol), mineralocorticoids (aldosterone), and sex hormones. Cortisol, the primary glucocorticoid, plays a vital role in metabolism, stress response, and has anti-inflammatory effects, while aldosterone regulates fluid balance and blood pressure. Abnormalities in cortisol levels can lead to conditions such as Cushing

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Roua Mohammed

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