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19.Chemical Coordination and Integration
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A steroid hormone which regulates glucose metabolism is
A
Cortisol
B
Corticosterone
C
$11$ - deoxycorticosterone
D
Cortisone
Solution
$Cortisol$ or hydrocortisone is the principal glucocorticoid hormone of many mammals including humans. It is secreted from zonafasiculata layer of adrenal cortex. It regulates the glucose metabolism and promotes gluconeogenesis, especially during starvation and raises blood pressure.
Standard 11
Biology
Similar Questions
Match the following.
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Column $-I$ |
Column $-II$ |
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$A.$ Zona reticularis |
$1.$ Outer layer (adrenal cortex) |
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$B.$ Zona fascicular |
$2.$ Inner layer (adrenal cortex) |
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$C.$ Zona glomerulosa |
$3.$ Middle layer (adrenal cortex) |
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