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Question
Cortisol is secreted by ______.
Options
Pancrease
Thyroid
Adrenal
Thymus
Solution
Cortisol is secreted by adrenal.
Explanation:
Cortisol is described as "the stress hormone" by many people. As a "fight or flight" response to stress, the adrenal glands secrete the hormone, which is then released into the bloodstream.
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