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Which of the following is the primary role of cortisol in the body?
Which of the following is the primary role of cortisol in the body?
- Disrupting the body's normal chemical balance
- Promoting tissue repair and reducing inflammation
- Increasing blood sugar and aiding in memory
- Regulating metabolism and managing stress (correct)
In Cushing's disease, the overproduction of which hormone leads to the disruption of the body's normal chemical balance?
In Cushing's disease, the overproduction of which hormone leads to the disruption of the body's normal chemical balance?
- Thyroid hormone
- Insulin
- Cortisol (correct)
- Growth hormone
Which of the following is NOT a common symptom of Cushing's disease?
Which of the following is NOT a common symptom of Cushing's disease?
- High blood pressure
- Decreased appetite (correct)
- Muscle weakness
- Weight gain
Which gland is primarily responsible for the production of cortisol?
Which gland is primarily responsible for the production of cortisol?
What is the role of the hypothalamus in the regulation of cortisol production?
What is the role of the hypothalamus in the regulation of cortisol production?
Which of the following is NOT a function of the thyroid gland?
Which of the following is NOT a function of the thyroid gland?
What is the primary function of the adrenal glands in the body's chemical and nervous control mechanisms?
What is the primary function of the adrenal glands in the body's chemical and nervous control mechanisms?
How does the nervous system interact with the endocrine system (which includes the thyroid and adrenal glands) to maintain homeostasis?
How does the nervous system interact with the endocrine system (which includes the thyroid and adrenal glands) to maintain homeostasis?
What is the role of the pituitary gland in the regulation of cortisol production?
What is the role of the pituitary gland in the regulation of cortisol production?
What is the primary mechanism by which the thyroid gland influences the body's metabolic rate?
What is the primary mechanism by which the thyroid gland influences the body's metabolic rate?
