1. Cortisone and other hormones produced in the cortex of each adrenal gland. Corticosteroids help to control the balance of salts and sugars in the body. 2. Natural or synthetic hormones that assist metabolism, act in relation to stress, or maintain the salt-andwater balance in the body.
A pathology assistant makes about $65,000 to $72,000 per year. 1 person found this useful.
The average salary for a pathologist is around $200,000 per year. However, working as a medical examiner for a government agency will come with a lower salary, ranging from $75,000 to $200,000, depending on location, education, experience and the type of agency you work for.