Cortisol is produced by the:

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Question 1 of 5

Cortisol is produced by the:

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Cortisol, a glucocorticoid, is secreted by the adrenal cortex.

Question 2 of 5

Hormones are substances that fall into two basic categories:___________.

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: Hormones are categorized as non-steroid (peptide) or steroid based on structure.

Question 3 of 5

Hypothalamic releasing and release-inhibiting hormones are transported from the hypothalamus to the anterior pituitary by way of __________.

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: The hypothalamic-pituitary portal system delivers hormones directly to the anterior pituitary.

Question 4 of 5

If the thyroid fails to develop properly from childhood, a condition called ______ results.

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Cretinism is hypothyroidism from birth, causing developmental delays.

Question 5 of 5

Cortisol is a ___________.

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Cortisol is a glucocorticoid involved in stress and metabolism.

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