Hydrocortisone is the
hormone secreted by the outer layer of the
adrenal gland.
It affects the following -
1. The
metabolism of
carbohydrate,
protein, and
fat
2. The
maturing of white blood cells
3. The
retention of salt and water in the body
4. The
activity of the
nervous system
5. The
regulation of
blood pressure
Because of all of the above, it is used for many medical purposes which include reducing severe non-
infectious inflammations.