Hormones Produced by the Adrenal Cortex That Increase Resistance to Stress

question 51

Multiple Choice

Hormones produced by the adrenal cortex that increase resistance to stress in ways such as fighting inflammation and causing the liver to release stores of sugar are ______.

• A) corticosteroids
• B) endorphins
• C) prostaglandins
• D) neuroleptics

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Definitions:

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Low-Income Families

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