Roatan is the largest of the Bay Islands and seldom comes in contact with hurricane activity. However, the island did receive substantial damage from Hurricane Mitch in 1998. We have compiled data from various sources on Roatan weather & climate patterns.
The adrenal cortex is a factory for steroid hormones. In total, at least two to three dozen different steroids are synthesized and secreted from this tissue, but two classes are of particular importance:
Each adrenal gland is composed of two distinct parts: the outer part called the adrenal cortex and the inner adrenal medulla. The adrenal glands secrete different hormones which act as âchemical messengersâ. These hormones travel in the bloodstream and act on various body tissues to enable them to function correctly.