Which of the following is not true of glucocorticoids?
A) They are produced in the adrenal cortex.
B) They help regulate the blood sodium and potassium level.
C) They increase the amount of glucose in the blood through gluconeogenesis.
D) They have an anti-allergy effect.

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Glucocorticoids do have many functions including regulation of glucose metabolism, anti-allergy effects, and production in the adrenal cortex. However, they do not play a significant role in regulating blood sodium and potassium levels. That is primarily the function of the mineralocorticoid hormones, which are also produced in the adrenal cortex but have different physiological effects than glucocorticoids.

Which of the Following Is Not True of Glucocorticoids