To what molecular class of horomones does cortisol belong, and from what gland structure is it secreted A. amines, anterior pituitary B. steroid, adrenal medulla C. peptides and proteins, thyroid D. amines, adrenal medulla E. steroid, adrenal cortex
Ans :-) option E. Steroids, adrenal cortex.
Cortisol is a steroid hormone. It is in glucocorticoid class of horomones. It is mainly produced by zona fasciculata of adrenal cortex in adrenal gland. It increases the blood sugar through gluconeogenesis. It also supress the immune system and also decreases bone formation.
The adrenal medulla the inner part of adrenal gland, controls hormones that initiate fight or flight response. The main hormone secreted by adrenal medulla are epinephrine and nor epinephrine.
Thyroid gland releases triidothyronine(T3) and thyroxine (T4).
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