Functions of Cortisol & DHEA. Cortisol is a primary stress hormone produced by the adrenals, and is also a potent anti-inflammatory hormone. Cortisol's action can suppress immune function. Another of its primary functions is to raise blood sugar through gluconeogenesis.
In the context of human society, a family (from Latin: familia) is a group of people affiliated either by consanguinity (by recognized birth), affinity (by marriage or other relationship), or co-residence (as implied by the etymology of the English word family) or some combination of these.
Generally, there are two ways to determine who are considered immediate family members. The first is relationship by blood, meaning that they share the same parent or lineage, as in the case of children, grandchildren or siblings. The second is being related by marriage, as with stepchildren and in-laws.