Question

___ hormone has anti-inflammatory and anti-allergic attributes.

• A. Cortisol
• B. Adrenalin
• C. Glucagon
• D. Thyroxine

Answer 1

The correct option is A

Cortisol

Cortisol has anti-inflammatory and anti-allergic properties. Cortisol, secreted by the adrenal cortex act on various cells in the body to maintain glucose homeostasis. In addition to regulating glucose metabolism, it also modulates some aspects of the immune response. Derivatives of cortisol, have widespread medical use as anti-inflammatory agents.