NEETZoologyChemical Coordination and Integration
What is the role of cortisol in our body?
Options
- AMaintains the cardiovascular system and kidney functions
- BStimulates the RBC production
- CStimulates gluconeogenesis and lipolysis
- DAll of the above
Correct answer
D. All of the above
Step-by-step solution
Glucocorticoids stimulate gluconeogenesis, lipolysis and proteolysis; and inhibit cellular uptake and utilisation of amino acids. Cortisol is also involved in maintaining the cardio-vascular system as well as the kidney functions . Glucocorticoids, particularly cortisol, produces anti-inflammatory reactions and suppresses the immune response. Cortisol stimulates the RBC production . Aldosterone acts mainly at the renal tubules and stimulates the reabsorption of Na+ and water and excretion of K+ and phosphate ions.