Cortisol______________?
Correct answer: D. Secretion increases following injury
- A. Tends to lower blood pressure
- B. Favours protein synthesis
- C. Enhances antigen - antibody reactions
- D. Secretion increases following injury
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.
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