For example,
glucocorticoids control the carbohydrate metabolism, modulate
inflammatory reactions, and are involved in reactions to stress The
mineralocorticoids control the level of excretion of water and salt by the
kidney If adrenal cortex does not function properly then one of the results
may be Addison’s disease characterised by hypoglycemia, weakness and
increased susceptibility to stress The disease is fatal unless it is treated by
glucocorticoids and mineralocorticoids