Question

All of the following have been associated with amount of cortisol within the body except __________. A. experiencing problems with weight B. development of female sex characteristics C. experiencing stress D. blood sugar regulation

Answer 1

Answer:

B. development of female sex characteristics

Explanation:

Cortisol is known as "Stress Hormone" for the reason that it is secreted in response to the stress. But it is more than just stress hormone and has a lot of other functions too.

It is made in the Adrenal glands. Almost all the body cells have cortisol receptors. This hormone helps in regulating blood pressure, blood sugar levels, metabolism of the body and fight infections. High levels of cortisol will result in "Cushing Syndrome" and low level of cortisol will result in "Addison disease". People with "Cushing Syndrome" gain weight rapidly while people with Addison Disease will lose weight rapidly.

The development of female sex characteristics doesn't depend on cortisol. It depends on the absence of Testosterone. If testosterone is present the fetus will develop into a male else a female.

Answer 2

Answer: B. development of female sex

Development of female sex characteristic is not associated with the amount of cortisol in the body.

Explanation:

Cortisol is a steroid hormone secreted by the adrenal gland. It facilitates stress response, regulates blood sugar level and helps fight infections. High cortisol level leads to Cushing syndrome and low cortisol level leads to Addison disease.

Obesity is a  symptom of Cushing syndrome while weight loss is a symptom of Addison disease. Thus levels of cortisol can affect body weight as well.  When in a stressful situation, our body pumps excess cortisol.

Cortisol level in our body is generally high in the mornings and low in the midnight.