Which of the Following Is the INCORRECT Statement About Glucocorticoids

question 95

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is the INCORRECT statement about glucocorticoids?

• A) Cortisol is a glucocorticoid.
• B) Glucocorticoids are used to treat undesirable immune responses.
• C) Glucocorticoids stimulate lymphocyte production.
• D) Glucocorticoids reduce the body's ability to resist infection.

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Definitions:

Fibula

A long, thin bone of the lower leg, situated lateral to the tibia, that stabilizes the ankle and supports lower leg muscles.

Carpals

The eight bones that make up the wrist, connecting the hand to the forearm.

Metacarpals

The metacarpals are the five long bones in the hand that connect the wrist (carpal bones) to the fingers.

Phalanges

The bones in the fingers and toes of the human body.