Which of the following statements about adrenal hormones is false ? Why? Epineph

Question

Which of the following statements about adrenal hormones is false? Why?

Epinephrine increases basal metabolic rate

Norepinephrine promotes the release of insulin

Cortisol is the principal glucocorticoid in humans

Secretion of aldosterone is one of the body’s responses to hemorrhage

Adrenal testosterone is an important source of estrogens in postmenopausal women

Epinephrine increases basal metabolic rate

Norepinephrine promotes the release of insulin

Cortisol is the principal glucocorticoid in humans

Secretion of aldosterone is one of the body’s responses to hemorrhage

Adrenal testosterone is an important source of estrogens in postmenopausal women

Explanation / Answer

A is correct as epinephrine do increase basal metabolic rate.

B is false as release of insulin is inhibited by norepinephrine  

C is correct statement.

D is also correct statement.

F is also correct.

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