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.
How Much Pathologists Earn. Pathologists' earnings vary slightly based on the type of pathology they practice. According to the MGMA (Medical Group Management Association), median annual earnings are about $279,000 for anatomic pathologists and $252,00 for clinical pathologists.