Glucocorticoids are hormones produced and secreted by the __________.

a. cortex of the adrenal glands
b. somatosensory cortex of the cerebrum
c. cortex of the cerebral hemisphere
d. medulla of the adrenal glands


Ans: a. cortex of the adrenal glands

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