Question

Is cortisol the same as epinephrine?

Answer 1

Cortisol: It is a steroidal hormone.

Epinephrine: It is a fight-or-flight hormone.

Cortisol	Epinephrine
Cortisol is a glucocorticoid.	Epinephrine is a catecholamine.
2. Cortisol is released by the adrenal cortex.	2. Epinephrine is released by the adrenal medulla.
3. Cortisol helps the body manage stress.	3. Epinephrine increases cardiac output in response to stress.