Question

_______ is secreted by the adrenal cortex to increase glucose levels when the body is stressed. A. Cortisol B. Aldosterone C. Epinephrine D. Norepinephrine

Answer 1

I believe the answer is a

Answer 2

Cortisol is secreted by the adrenal cortex to increase glucose levels when the body is stressed. Correct answer: A

This hormone stimulates glucose production helping the body to free up the necessary ingredients from storage (fat and muscle) to make glucose. Cortisol is involved in the response to illness and also helps to regulate body metabolism.