Name the hormone that act as a check on the renin -angiotensin mechanism Share with your friends Share 0 Priyanka Sahu answered this 2 View Full Answer ...... __ answered this The outside part of the gland (adrenal cortex) makes cortisol, aldosterone and sex hormones. The centre of the adrenal gland (adrenal medulla) makes adrenaline. Adrenaline is an example of a hormone that is under the control of the nervous system. 3 ...... __ answered this Hope, it helps! 1