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What is the predominant glucocorticoid in humans?
What is the predominant glucocorticoid in humans?
- Corticosterone
- Aldosterone
- Dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA)
- Cortisol (correct)
Which adrenal cortex zone produces mineralocorticoids?
Which adrenal cortex zone produces mineralocorticoids?
- Zona fasciculata
- Zona glomerulosa (correct)
- Zona reticularis
- Zona medullaris
What is the biological role of aldosterone?
What is the biological role of aldosterone?
- Regulation of blood pressure and water balance (correct)
- Stimulation of insulin production
- Promotion of bone growth
- Enhancement of muscle strength
What is the metabolic role of glucocorticoids in carbohydrate metabolism?
What is the metabolic role of glucocorticoids in carbohydrate metabolism?
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Which adrenal cortex zone produces androgens?
Which adrenal cortex zone produces androgens?
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