Glucocorticoids, Mineralocorticoids, and Sex Steroids Are Secreted by The

question 27

Multiple Choice

Glucocorticoids, mineralocorticoids, and sex steroids are secreted by the:

• A)Thyroid gland.
• B)Parathyroid glands.
• C)Adrenal cortex.
• D)Anterior pituitary.

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