What is the function of the Adrenal Gland?

Basically controls sex drive, cortisol and stress hormone. They are small, triangular-shaped glands located on top of both kidneys. Two adrenal glands, one on top of each kidney. The outer part of each gland is the adrenal cortex produces hormones that controls sex (androgens, estrogens), salt balance in the blood (aldosterone), and sugar balance (cortisol). Cortisol can help control blood sugar levels, regulate metabolism, help reduce inflammation, and assist with memory formulation. It has a controlling effect on salt and water balance and helps control blood pressure. The inner part is the adrenal medulla produces hormones involved in the fight-or-flight response (catecholamines, or adrenaline type hormones such as epinephrine and norepinephrine). Functions are to regulate your metabolism and immune system and blood pressure / response to stress / regulate mineral concentrations (particularly salt) / stimulates sexual development. • glucocorticoids including cortisol and cortisone which stimulate metabolism, development and inflammation • mineralocorticoids including aldosterone which regulate mineral concentrations (particularly salt) in the body • gonadocorticoids which stimulate sexual development • adrenalin and noradrenalin which stimulate the body systems needed for the physical action, eg muscular and respiratory, and shutting down those not needed, eg digestive and urinary