The adrenal gland produces glucocorticoids, which are hormones that are produced in response to stress. The type of glucocorticoid produced depends on species; large mammals produce _______, while most rodent and bird species produce _______.

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Large mammals, including humans, produce cortisol as their primary glucocorticoid in response to stress. Most rodent and bird species produce corticosterone as their primary glucocorticoid.

The Adrenal Gland Produces Glucocorticoids, Which Are Hormones That Are