All of the following are endogenous corticosteriods released by all adrenal cortex EXCEPT______________?
Correct answer: C. Dexamethsone
- A. Cortisol
- B. Cortisone
- C. Dexamethsone
- D. Aldosterone
Explanation
Dexamethasone is a synthetic glucocorticoid and is not an endogenous adrenal cortical hormone. Cortisol and aldosterone are adrenal hormones, while cortisone is an endogenous corticosteroid related to cortisol metabolism.
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