The primary role of cortisol is to:

A) maintain an adequate blood pressure.
B) assist with the body's response to stress.
C) regulate the metabolism of carbohydrates.
D) decrease the body's inflammatory response.


Answer: B) assist with the body's response to stress.

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A) nucleus. B) mitochondria. C) Golgi apparatus. D) endoplasmic reticulum. E) ribosome.

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Which of the following cranial nerves is NOT a purely sensory nerve?

A. Vestibulocochlear B. Olfactory C. Trochlear D. Optic

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Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

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