1. The growth of benign tumors produces a " adrenocortical adenomas. 2. Other tumours seen in this syndrome include leukemia, lymphoma and adrenocortical carcinoma. 3. In human adrenocortical cells, cinobufagin inhibits the secretion of aldosterone and cortisol. 4. For instance, to detect tumors of adrenocortical origin. 5. The last class of adrenocortical hormones is androgens. 6. Adrenocortical hormones are considered steroid hormones because of the shared characteristic of a cholesterol backbone.7. According to Novaco, " Autonomic arousal is primarily engaged through adrenomedullary and adrenocortical hormonal activity. 8. Adrenocortical hormones are divided into three classes by function : mineralocorticoids, glucocorticoids, and androgens.9. There, she studied how stress influences the immune system through the effects of adrenocortical hormones. 10. These actions are probably necessary to supply the enhanced energy needs of adrenocortical cells stimulated by ACTH.