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Aldosteronism Physiology: Cortisol
Cortisol is a hormone that is produced by the adrenal gland to control blood sugar levels. Increasing levels of cortisol cause an increase in blood glucose levels.
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Last Updated: Apr 16, 2007  References
Authors: Stephen J. Schueler, MD; John H. Beckett, MD; D. Scott Gettings, MD
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