Describe the functions of the hormones that the adrenal glands secrete

Adrenal gland produces various hormones that play a role in regulating our blood pressure , metabolism  , immune system and stress responses. Adrenal hormones are made in the adrenal cortex and adrenal medula . 

Adrenal cortex hormones : 

Aldosterone : With the help of Aldosterone the kidney is able to regulate the amount of blood and salt in the blood , thus effecting the blood pressure 

Cortisol : A stress hormone which helps the body to manage stress by changing the body metabolism . It also manages the body's use of protein , fats and carbohydrates . It also has a role in suppressing the immune system . 

Androgen : is a male sex hormone but is produced in both female and male by the adrenal gland , varying in amounts . Androgen production is essential in the growth , maintainance , development and function of the reproductive organs . Androgen is responsible for the secondary sexual characteristics in men like deep voice  , facial and body hair and body shape . Androgen is essential in the production of estrogen 

Estrogen : is a female sex hormone tasked with the  maintainance , development and growth of female reproductive organs . Also they are responsible for the development of secondary female characters  like breasts and public hair .