Asked by Rebecca Botnar on Sep 25, 2024
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Adrenocortical hormones are also called:
A) corticoids.
B) corticosteroids.
C) Both of these
D) Neither of these
Adrenocortical Hormones
Steroid hormones produced by the adrenal cortex, involved in various bodily functions such as stress response, immune response, and metabolism.
Corticoids
A class of steroid hormones produced in the adrenal cortex or made synthetically, used especially for their anti-inflammatory and immunosuppressive properties.
Corticosteroids
A class of steroid hormones used to reduce inflammation and suppress the immune system, treating a broad range of conditions.
- Comprehend the roles of diverse hormones within the human body.
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Saeed Alzhrani1 day ago
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
Both terms, corticoids and corticosteroids, are used interchangeably to refer to hormones produced by the adrenal cortex, such as cortisol and aldosterone.
Learning Objectives
- Comprehend the roles of diverse hormones within the human body.