A Rise in Cortisol Would Cause Each of the Following

question 30

Multiple Choice

A rise in cortisol would cause each of the following except one.Identify the exception.

• A) enhanced rate of glucose synthesis by the liver
• B) increased rate of glycogen usage by the liver
• C) higher levels of fatty acids in the blood
• D) suppression of the immune system
• E) increased ACTH levels

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