The adrenal cortex secretes glucocorticoids. The most important is cortisol. It is involved in: (Select all that apply)
a. glucose metabolism.
b. releasing androgens and estrogens.
c. providing extra reserve energy during stress.
d. decreasing the level of potassium in the blood stream.
e. increasing retention of sodium in the blood stream.
A, C
Glucocorticoids: The most important of these is cortisol (involved in glucose metabolism and provides extra reserve energy in times of stress).
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