KCET · BIOLOGY · STD 11 - 19. Chemical Coordination and Integration
Which one of the following hormones also produces anti-inflammatory reactions in man and suppresses the immune response in addition to its primary functions?
- A Thyrocalcitonin
- B Cortisol
- C Erythropoietin
- D Thysmosin
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(B) Cortisol
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(B) Cortisol,
Cortisol is also involved in maintaining the cardio-vascular system as well as the kidney functions. Glucocorticoids, particularly cortisol, produces antiinflammatory reactions and suppresses the immune response. Cortisol stimulates the RBC production.
Cortisol is also involved in maintaining the cardio-vascular system as well as the kidney functions. Glucocorticoids, particularly cortisol, produces antiinflammatory reactions and suppresses the immune response. Cortisol stimulates the RBC production.
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