Both cortisol and adrenaline are secreted in response to stress. Which of the following statements is true for both of these hormones?
1. They are secreted within seconds of the onset of the stress.
2. They are secreted by adrenal cortex.
3. Their secretion is stimulated by adrenocorticotropin.
4. They act to increase blood glucose.
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Glucocorticoids are characterized by all except:
1. Glucocorticoids stimulate the breakdown of muscle proteins into amino acids.
2. Cortisol is a glucocorticoid.
3. Glucocorticoids stimulate the pancreas to produce the enzymes needed for gluconeogenesis.
4. Glucocorticoids are released during times of stress.
ACTH controls the secretion of ........................
1. Cortisol | 2. Aldosterone |
3. Epinephrine | 4. Testosterone |
Assertion (A): | Stress induces the secretion of cortisol in human body. |
Reason (R): | Cortisol increases blood glucose level needed to combat stress. |
In the light of the above statements choose the correct answer from the options given below:
1. | Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A). |
2. | Both (A) and (R) are true but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A). |
3. | (A) is true but (R) is false. |
4. | Both (A) and (R) are false. |