During the alarm reaction, the adrenal glands, controlled by the pituitary gland in the brain, pump out cortical steroids.

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The adrenal glands are controlled by the hypothalamus and pituitary gland, but during the alarm reaction, they primarily release adrenaline and noradrenaline, not cortical steroids. Cortical steroids are released during the resistance stage of the stress response.

During the Alarm Reaction, the Adrenal Glands, Controlled by the Pituitary