With Regard to Glucocorticoids

question 45

Multiple Choice

With regard to glucocorticoids,

• A) an inability to secrete glucocorticoids results in greater reactivity/toxicity to stressors.
• B) secretion of glucocorticoids is controlled by the central nucleus of the amygdala.
• C) these act to increase levels of hormones that affect sexual function.
• D) cortisol is a glucocorticoid released by the anterior pituitary gland.
• E) receptors for the glucocorticoids are mostly found within limbic system neurons.

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