Cortisol inhibits glucose uptake and use by many tissues, including the brain

a. True
b. False
Indicate whether the statement is true or false


False

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A. from right to left in a posterior direction. B. from left to right in a posterior direction. C. from right to left in an anterior direction. D. from left to right in an anterior direction.

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