Question

classify the target tissues/organs and the homeostatic result of cortisol, aldosterone, and the sex hormones released by the adrenal cortex.
cortisol aldosterone sex hormones
kidneys
reabsorb sodium and excrete potassium
stimulate breakdown of protein
gonads
bring about sex characteristics
raise blood glucose level
all tissues

Explanation:

• Cortisol: Targets all tissues. It stimulates the breakdown of protein and raises blood glucose level (homeostatic result related to metabolism regulation).
• Aldosterone: Targets kidneys. Its homeostatic result is to reabsorb sodium and excrete potassium (involved in electrolyte balance).
• Sex hormones: Targets gonads. Their homeostatic result is to bring about sex characteristics (related to sexual development and function).

Answer:

• Cortisol: Target - all tissues; Homeostatic result - stimulate breakdown of protein, raise blood glucose level.
• Aldosterone: Target - kidneys; Homeostatic result - reabsorb sodium and excrete potassium.
• Sex hormones: Target - gonads; Homeostatic result - bring about sex characteristics.