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.
Salary Range and Outlook. New program graduate salaries range from $75,000 to $90,000 with experienced pathologistsâ assistants earning $100,000 or more annually. Factors that influence a pathologistsâ assistantâs salary include experience, workload, setting and regional cost of living. Sign-on, retention and annual bonuses are commonplace.