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Which of the following hormone is secreted by adrenal gland and produces anti-inflammatory reactions and suppresses the immune response?

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glucocorticoids
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mineralocorticoids
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C
insulin
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thyroxine
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Solution

The correct option is A glucocorticoids
The adrenal cortex secretes many hormones, commonly called as corticoids.
During allergy, there is development of allergic inflammation.
Glucocorticoids (particularly cortisol) produces anti-inflamatory reactions and suppresses the immune response to counter allergic inflammation.
Aldosterone is the main mineralocorticoid in our body and which regulate the balance of water and electrolytes in our body.
Insulin is produced by pancreas and thyroxine is produced by the thyroid gland.

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