Excess cortisol production is responsible for Cushing's syndrome, which is characterized by symptoms such as weight gain, high blood pressure, and mood swings. However, cortisol actually increases blood glucose, blood fatty acid, and blood amino acid levels, so option C is incorrect. Option A is also incorrect as aldosterone is the primary mineralocorticoid.

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Cortisol

Question 52

Multiple Choice

Cortisol

A) is the primary mineralocorticoid
B) excess is responsible for Cushing's syndrome
C) decreases blood glucose, blood fatty acid, and blood amino acid levels
D) excess is responsible for Cushing's syndrome and decreases blood glucose, blood fatty acid, and blood amino acid levels
E) all of these

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