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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.

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