The prime metabolic effect of cortisol is gluconeogenesis

Indicate whether the statement is true or false


TRUE

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Which vessel supplies blood to both ventricles and the anterior interventricular septum?

A. The right marginal branch of the RCA B. The anterior interventricular branch of the LCA C. The posterior interventricular branch of the RCA D. The right coronary artery E. The circumflex branch of the LCA

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Which of the following increases heart rate?

A) low levels of calcium B) parasympathetic nervous system stimulation C) vagus nerve stimulation D) cold E) epinephrine

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Which of the following examples has a low water content? 

A. The biceps brachii muscle B. The vitreous humor of the eye C. Adipose tissue D. The intracellular environment

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Individuals with a malfunctioning adrenal gland may have what color of skin?

A) Blue B) Yellow C) Red D) Bronze

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