You are a pediatrician. You have a young patient who does not seem to be growing. You suspect that there might be stress in the home. You decide to perform a blood test for cortisol and expect to find
A. high plasma cortisol levels have led to overall state of catabolism.
B. high plasma cortisol levels have led to an increased skeletal muscle metabolic rate, there are no nutrients left for growth.
C. high plasma cortisol levels have led to a decrease in blood calcium levels.
D. high plasma cortisol levels have led to a decrease in available fuel in the bloodstream.
E. None of these answers are correct.
Answer: A
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