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Chemical Coordination and integration — BIOLOGY STD 11 Science — Question

Rajasthan BoardEnglish MediumSTD 11 ScienceBIOLOGYChemical Coordination and integration1 Mark
MCQ
Cortisol is secreted by:
  • A
    Pancrease.
  • B
    Thyroid.
  • C
    Adrenal.
  • D
    Thymus.
✓

Answer

  1. Adrenal.

Explanation:

Adrenal or suprarenal glands are paired structures located on the top of the kidneys. The cells of zona fasciculata of adrenal cortex secretes mainly glucocorticoids. Glucocorticoids include three main hormones: cortisol (= hydrocortisone), corticosterone and cortisone. They effect carbohydrate metabolism, however, they also affect the metabolism of proteins and fats.

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