💡 Hormone Types That Affect Mood and Stress Response
Discover how key hormones — including sex hormones, stress hormones, thyroid hormones, and oxytocin — influence mood, stress response, and emotional balance. Learn their physiological roles and connections to mental health.
Adrenal Cortex: MCAT Breakdown of Steroid Hormone Synthesis
The adrenal cortex plays a vital role in hormone synthesis, regulating stress responses, electrolyte balance, and sex hormone production. A high-yield MCAT topic, understanding the steroid synthesis pathways is essential for success in the Biological and Biochemical Foundations of Living Systems section.