Which of These Statements Does NOT Describe Cortisol

question 134

Multiple Choice

Which of these statements does NOT describe cortisol?

• A)It has immunosuppressive effects.
• B)It is an anti-inflammatory.
• C) It results in facultative potassium resorption.
• D) Its excess is responsible for Cushing's syndrome.

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Genetic Factors

Components of an individual's genetic makeup that influence traits, behaviors, and susceptibility to certain conditions or diseases.

Identical Twins

Twins that originate from the same fertilized egg and share exactly the same genetic material.

Heritability

describes the proportion of variation in a particular trait within a population that can be attributed to genetic differences among individuals.

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