4. Which of the following statements about cortisol is incorrect? A. It cooperates with the sympathetic nervous system in mediating the stress responses. B. Its effects are faster and shorter lasting than epinephrine. C. It inhibits inflammatory response. D. It stimulates hepatic glucose synthesis and the availability of raw materials for glucose synthesis E. Its level reaches peak in the morning and trough at night.

4. Which of the following statements about cortisol is incorrect? A. It cooperates with the sympathetic nervous system in mediating the stress responses. B. Its effects are faster and shorter lasting than epinephrine. C. It inhibits inflammatory response. D. It stimulates hepatic glucose synthesis and the availability of raw materials for glucose synthesis E. Its level reaches peak in the morning and trough at night.

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Author:Eldra Solomon, Charles Martin, Diana W. Martin, Linda R. Berg

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Chapter49: Endocrine Regulation

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