Which of the following statements regarding the adrenal cortex are correct? A. Glucocorticoids inhibit cellular uptake and utilisation of amino acids. B. Cortisol is involved in maintaining the cardio-vascular system as well as the kidney functions. C. Aldosterone stimulates the excretion of Na^+ and water from the renal tubules. D. Androgenic steroids secreted by the adrenal cortex play a role in the growth of axial

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Statement A is correct. Glucocorticoids stimulate gluconeogenesis, lipolysis, and proteolysis, and inhibit cellular uptake and utilisation of amino acids. Statement B is correct. Cortisol, which is the main glucocorticoid, is involved in maintaining the cardio-vascular system as well as the kidney functions. Statement C is incorrect. Aldosterone acts mainly at the renal tubules and stimulates the reabsorption of Na^+ and water, and the excretion of K^+ and phosphate ions. Statement D is correct. Small amounts of an