Cortisol______________?
Correct answer: A. Secretion increases following injury
- A. Secretion increases following injury
- B. Favours protein synthesis
- C. Enhances antigen - antibody reactions
- D. Tends to lower blood pressure
Explanation
Cortisol secretion rises during stress, including injury, helping maintain blood glucose and cardiovascular responses. It promotes protein breakdown rather than protein synthesis, suppresses immune reactions, and may raise rather than lower blood pressure.
Last updated
Practise Endocrine Physiology
74 free Endocrine Physiology MCQs from Physiology, each with the correct answer and an explanation. Unlimited attempts, no account needed.
Exams that ask Physiology questions like this
Physiology is on 3 papers prepared for on TestUstad, and all of them draw the same bank, so this question is worth knowing for every one of them.
Related questions
Which among the following is also called" peak less" insulin analog ?
In conn's disease, there is an excess of______________?
In children, hypothyroidism causes_____________?
Which hormone is released when serum calcium decreases ?
Due fear which of the following hormones increases rapidly _______________?