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What is the main function of glucocorticoids?
What is the main function of glucocorticoids?
- To stimulate the development of male secondary sex characters
- To stimulate glycogenolysis and gluconeogenesis
- To regulate water and electrolyte contents of the body
- To inhibit inflammatory reactions by suppressing the immune response (correct)
What is the result of insulin deficiency and/or insulin resistance?
What is the result of insulin deficiency and/or insulin resistance?
- Diabetes mellitus (correct)
- Hyperglycemia
- Erythropoiesis
- Hypoglycemia
What is the function of epinephrine and norepinephrine?
What is the function of epinephrine and norepinephrine?
- To stimulate glycogenolysis and gluconeogenesis
- To regulate water and electrolyte contents of the body
- To increase alertness and heart rate (correct)
- To stimulate the development of male secondary sex characters
What is the main function of androgens?
What is the main function of androgens?
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What is the function of mineralocorticoids?
What is the function of mineralocorticoids?
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What is the result of glucagon stimulation?
What is the result of glucagon stimulation?
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What is the function of estrogen?
What is the function of estrogen?
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What is the main function of the adrenal cortex?
What is the main function of the adrenal cortex?
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What is the function of insulin?
What is the function of insulin?
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What is the function of the adrenal medulla?
What is the function of the adrenal medulla?
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