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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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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