Cortisol
A) induces liver cells to convert glycogen to glucose.
B) suppresses the uptake of glucose by muscle cells.
C) induces the breakdown of fats in adipose tissue and of proteins in muscle cells.
D) indirectly helps to keep adequate glucose available for brain activity.
E) does all of these.
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