(United States). An Administrative Assistant earns an average wage of $14.79 per hour. Pay for this job does not change much by experience, with the most experienced earning only a bit more than the least.
Adrenal gland hormone secretion. Adrenal glands produce hormones such as estrogen, progesterone, steroids, cortisol, and cortisone, and chemicals such as adrenalin (epinephrine), norepinephrine, and dopamine. When the glands produce more or less hormones than required by the body, disease conditions may occur.
Cortisol is an important hormone in the body, secreted by the adrenal glands and involved in the following functions and more: Proper glucose metabolism. Regulation of blood pressure. Insulin release for blood sugar maintenance.