which of the following statements about the adrenal cortex or its hormones is true? which of the following statements about the adrenal cortex or its hormones is true? the adrenal cortex secretes a mixture of steroid and nonsteroid hormones. hypersecretion of cortisol and aldosterone is seen in addison's disease. the secretion of hormones by the adrenal cortex is controlled by the sympathetic division of the nervous system. the adrenal cortex secretes hormones that may decrease the inflammatory response and suppress immune responses.