____ decreases inflammation and pain. 

A. Aldosterone
B. Thyroid hormones
C. Cortisol
D. Glucagon
E. Calcitonin


C. Cortisol
Cortisol decreases protein synthesis, but it also decreases inflammation, which decreases pain.

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