Question

Glucocorticoid hormones are secreted by the:

• A. Adrenal medulla
• B. Islets of Langerhans
• C. Parafollicular cells
• D. Adrenal cortex

Answer 1

The correct option is D Adrenal cortex

(a) The adrenal medulla secretes two hormones called adrenaline and noradrenaline.

(b) The pancreas is a composite glans which acts as both exocrine and endocrine gland. The endocrine pancreas consists of Islets of Langerhans.

(c) Parafollicular cells are neuroendocrine cells in the thyroid which primary function is to secrete calcitonin.

(d) The adrenal cortex secretes many hormones called as corticoids. The corticoids which are involved in carbohydrate metabolism are called glucocorticoids.

So the correct option is adrenal cortex.