Question

As the adrenal gland releases glucocorticoids, which of the following effects may be observed? Select all the answers that apply.
Increased blood levels of amino acids
Decreased blood pressure and volume
Decrease in immune system function
Lipid breakdown in the liver will increase
Increased water absorption in the kidney
Increased blood glucose levels

Answer 1

Decreased blood pressure and volume

Decrease in immune system function

Increased blood glucose levels

Answer 2

Answer:

1. Increased blood glucose levels

2. Decrease in immune system function

3. Increased blood levels of amino acids

4. Lipid breakdown in the liver will increase.

Explanation:Glucocorticoids are a class of corticosteroids which are a class of steroid hormones. They are a part of feedback mechanism in the immune system which REDUCES ASPECT OF IMMUNE FUNCTION.

In the fasted state, cortisol which is the most important human glucocorticoid stimulates several processes that collectively serve to INCREASE AND MAINTAIN NORMAL CONCENTRATION OF GLUCOSE IN THE BLOOD.

Cortisol increases the availability of all fuel substrates by mobilization of glucose, free acid and AMINO ACIDS from endogenous stores.