Glucose regulation by hydrocortisone (cortisol) would be impaired by ablation of the

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Hydrocortisone (cortisol) is produced by the adrenal cortex. Therefore, ablation of the adrenal cortex would impair glucose regulation by hydrocortisone. Ablation of the adrenal medulla would not affect glucose regulation by hydrocortisone, as the adrenal medulla produces epinephrine and norepinephrine. The thyroid gland and Islets of Langerhans do not produce hydrocortisone and would not affect its regulation of glucose.

Glucose Regulation by Hydrocortisone (Cortisol) Would Be Impaired by Ablation