The adrenocortical steroids include glucocorticoids and mineralocorticoids. The main glucocorticoid is known as:

A. corticotrophin (ACTH)
B. androgen
C. cortisol or hydrocortisone
D. aldosterone


c
Rationale: Cortisol (or hydrocortisone) is the main glucocorticoid in humans. It is secreted by the adrenal cortex.

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