Which of the following hormones is secreted by the adrenal cortex?

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Cortisol is a steroid hormone that is secreted by cortex region of adrenal glands. Cortisol affects several aspects of body and mainly helps regulate body's response to stress.Adrenal medulla secretes Adrenaline or epinephrine and Nor-adrenaline or norepinephrine.
Testosterone is the most important sex hormone in men and it is produced in the testes.

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