Cortisol

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Cortisol, a steroid hormone, is the main glucocorticoid secreted by the zona fasciculata of the adrenal cortex [1].

References

  1. Silverthorn, Dee Unglaub., Johnson, Bruce R., Ober, William C., Garrison, Claire W., Silverthorn, Andrew C.(2009)Human Physiology: An integrated approach, 5th edition, New York: Pearson International. p759