List the different groups of hormones secreted by the adrenal cortex. Give their chemical nature, a specific region of secretion and one major function of each. What would happen to the animal if adrenal cortex is destroyed?

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Group of hormone Chemical nature Specific region of secretion Major function
Glucocorticoids Steroid Zona fasciculata Stimulate gluconeogenesis, lipolysis and proteolysis; and inhibit cellular uptake and utilisation of amino acids
Mineralocorticoids Steroid Zona glomerulosa Maintain the body’s salt and water levels which, in turn, regulates blood pressure.
Adrenal androgens Steroid Zona reticularis The growth of axial hair, pubic hair and facial hair during puberty.

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Group of hormone	Chemical nature	Specific region of secretion	Major function
Glucocorticoids	Steroid	Zona fasciculata	Stimulate gluconeogenesis, lipolysis and proteolysis; and inhibit cellular uptake and utilisation of amino acids
Mineralocorticoids	Steroid	Zona glomerulosa	Maintain the body’s salt and water levels which, in turn, regulates blood pressure.
Adrenal androgens	Steroid	Zona reticularis	The growth of axial hair, pubic hair and facial hair during puberty.