Corticosteroids Are

question 73

Multiple Choice

Corticosteroids are:

• A) neurotransmitters produced by the hypothalamus.
• B) releasing factors produced by the adrenal medulla.
• C) hormones produced by the adrenal cortex that fight inflammation and trigger the release of stored energy.
• D) white blood cells that attack immunogens and pathogens.

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