The Role of Glucocorticoids in the Hypothalamic-Pituitary-Adrenal (HPA) Axis Is

question 26

Multiple Choice

The role of glucocorticoids in the hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal (HPA) axis is to serve as which of the following?

• A) To activate T lymphocytes in the immune system
• B) To diminish phagocytosis in the inflammatory process
• C) To prevent further release of the corticotrophin releasing factor (CRF)
• D) To stimulate the further release of serotonin and norepinephrine

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