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Which hormone is secreted by the adrenal cortex and helps in stress response?

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Which hormone is secreted by the adrenal cortex and helps in stress response?
  1. Aldosterone
  2. Cortisol
  3. Epinephrine
  4. Norepinephrine

Questions & Step-by-Step Solutions

Which hormone is secreted by the adrenal cortex and helps in stress response?
  • Step 1: Identify the gland involved in the stress response, which is the adrenal gland.
  • Step 2: Understand that the adrenal gland has two parts: the adrenal cortex and the adrenal medulla.
  • Step 3: Focus on the adrenal cortex, which is the outer part of the adrenal gland.
  • Step 4: Learn that the adrenal cortex produces several hormones, one of which is cortisol.
  • Step 5: Recognize that cortisol is a glucocorticoid hormone.
  • Step 6: Understand that cortisol helps the body respond to stress by regulating various functions.
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