Which one of the following hormones also produces anti-inflammatory reactions in man and suppresses the immune response in addition to its primary functions?

Cortisol

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Thymosin

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Thyrocalcitonin

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Erythropoieitin

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Solution

The correct option is A Cortisol
Cortisol is involved in maintaining the cardio-vascular system as well as the kidney functions. Glucocorticoids, particularly cortisol, produces anti-inflammatory reactions and suppresses the immune response.
Thus, the correct answer is otpion A.

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