Hormones produced by the adrenal cortex that increase resistance to stress in ways such as fighting inflammation and causing the liver to release stores of sugar are ______.

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Hormones produced by the adrenal cortex that increase resistance to stress are corticosteroids. Endorphins are natural painkillers, prostaglandins are lipid molecules that contribute to inflammation and swelling, and neuroleptics are a class of psychiatric medication.

Hormones Produced by the Adrenal Cortex That Increase Resistance to Stress