Which of the Following Is Descriptive of the Adrenal Cortex

question 54

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is descriptive of the adrenal cortex?

• A)It is the target gland of ACTH.
• B)It secretes catecholamines.
• C)It secretes hormones that lower blood glucose.
• D)It secretes iodine-containing hormones.

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Definitions:

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