Cortisol

... loss. A blood test reveals elevated blood glucose. What would further tests more likely reveal? A) low insulin B) Low ACTH C) Low glucagon D) Low cortisol The answer is A. But I don't understand this answer, Here is my reasoning: When a person has elevated blood glucose levels, the body tries ...

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... the nueral and endocrine responses to an unexpected loud noise the teacher said something about a sympathetic response and triggering acth---->cortisol, adreniline so can someone explain in simple language

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... running significantly from glycerol-3-P, and levels of circulating glutamine are low. At this point in starvation, the body begins to signal with cortisol, glucagon, and other intercellular signals to slow down enzymatic activities. The bodies activities really have to do with mass action and ...

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Yeah, and the main reason why cortisol suppresses the immune system is mainly to reduce inflammation.

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Thanks, great answer! all makes sense now :) .

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