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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a. Suppression b. Oxidation c. Reduction d. Detonation
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Indicate whether the statement is true or false