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irina [24]
3 years ago
13

Name the most important glucocorticoid secreted by the adrenal cornex.

Biology
1 answer:
Sergeu [11.5K]3 years ago
7 0

Answer:

Cortisol

Explanation:

The most important human glucocorticoid is the cortisol. It is also called hydrocortisone or stress hormone. It is produced in the zona fasciculata layer of the adrenal cortex of the adrenal glands. It controls blood sugar level between meals. It helps in maintaining blood pressure by controlling salt and water balance.  It also control a response to stress by making more glucose from proteins and fats.

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