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Question

Biology Question on chemical coordination and integration

Cortisol is secreted from

A

pancreas

B

thyroid

C

adrenal

D

thymus

Answer

adrenal

Explanation

Solution

The cells of zona fasciculata of adrenal cortex secretes mainly glucocorticoids. Glucocorticoids include three main hormones: cortisol, corticosterone and cortisone.