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Q.

How many of the following are the functions of cortisol?

(a) Maintenance of the cardio-vascular system

(b) Maintenance of the kidney functions

(c) Suppression of the immune response

(d) Stimulation of RBC production

(e) Synthesis of glucose from non carbohydrate sources

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a

Three

b

Five

c

Four

d

Two

answer is B.

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Detailed Solution

Glucocorticoids stimulate gluconeogenesis (synthesis of glucose from non carbohydrate sources), lipolysis and proteolysis; and inhibit cellular uptake and utilisation of amino acids. 

Cortisol is also 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. Cortisol stimulates the RBC production.

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