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Published on: August 21, 2026

The adrenal cortex secretes many hormones, commonly called as corticoids. Which option are correct for corticoids?

(i) Androgenic steroids secreted by the adrenal cortex play a role in the growth of axial hair, pubic hair and facial hair during puberty.

(ii) Aldosterone is the main glucocorticoid and cortisol is the main mineralocorticoid in our body.

(iii) Glucocorticoids stimulate gluconeogenesis, lipolysis, proteolysis.

(iv) Cortisol stimulates erythropoiesis, cardiovascular system, blood pressure, and glomerular filtration rate.

(v) Mineralocorticoids inhibit inflammatory reactions by suppressing the immune response.

(vi) Glucocorticoids inhibit cellular uptake and utilization of amino acids.

(vii) Aldosterone acts mainly at the renal tubules and stimulates the reabsorption of Na + and water and excretion of K + and phosphate ions.

A
(i), (iii), (iv), (vi) and (vii)
B
(ii), (iii), (iv), (vi) and (vii)
C
(i), (ii), (iii) and (v)
D
All of these

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