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Which of the following is not a function of cortisol?
Which of the following is not a function of cortisol?
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The correct option is D Calcium metabolism
Cortisol is the most abundant glucocorticoid secreted by the adrenal cortex. It stimulates glucose production by increasing gluconeogenesis (production of glucose from non-carbohydrate carbon sources such as proteins and fats).
It also acts as an immunosuppressant (drugs or medicines that lower the body's ability to reject a transplanted organ) and helps in erythropoiesis (RBC production).
Calcium levels in human plasma is regulated by calcitonin and parathyroid hormone (PTH).
Calcium metabolism
Cortisol is the most abundant glucocorticoid secreted by the adrenal cortex. It stimulates glucose production by increasing gluconeogenesis (production of glucose from non-carbohydrate carbon sources such as proteins and fats).
It also acts as an immunosuppressant (drugs or medicines that lower the body's ability to reject a transplanted organ) and helps in erythropoiesis (RBC production).
Calcium levels in human plasma is regulated by calcitonin and parathyroid hormone (PTH).
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