In Response to Stress, the Adrenal Gland Promotes the Synthesis

question 34

Multiple Choice

In response to stress, the adrenal gland promotes the synthesis of glucose from noncarbohydrate substrates via the action of the steroid hormone ________.

• A) estradiol
• B) cortisol
• C) thyroxine
• D) adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH)

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