Cortisol, a hormone secreted from the adrenal cortex during resistance phase of stress, plays a role in A) maintaining blood glucose levels B) retention of K⁺ in kidneys C) calcium ion excretion through kidneys D) bone maturation

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Cortisol helps maintain blood glucose levels during stress by promoting gluconeogenesis in the liver and reducing glucose uptake by peripheral tissues. It does not have a direct role in kidneys, calcium excretion or bone maturation.

Cortisol, a Hormone Secreted from the Adrenal Cortex During Resistance