• Cortisol is a catabolic hormone in muscle; it causes breakdown of proteins to provide amino acids for gluconeogenesis in the liver. It does not promote protein synthesis in muscles.

• Androgenic steroids are responsible for the appearance of pubic hair, facial hair, and axillary hair at puberty. Androgens (like testosterone) drive secondary sexual characteristics.

• Catecholamines are released in emergency condition. Epinephrine and norepinephrine are secreted by the adrenal medulla in fight-or-flight situations.

• Aldosterone is the main mineralocorticoid in our body. Aldosterone regulates and balance, and is the principal mineralocorticoid.