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

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