In response to stress, the adrenal gland promotes the synthesis of glucose from

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sammy

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on: Sep 23, 2013

In response to stress, the adrenal gland promotes the synthesis of glucose from noncarbohydrate substrates via the action of the steroid hormone
A) glucagon.
B) cortisol.
C) epinephrine.
D) thyroxine.
E) ACTH.

penguins

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Reply #1 on: Sep 25, 2013

For sure it has to be B Mark as solved once you're done!

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sammy

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Reply #2 on: Sep 27, 2013

Marking this topic solved

Thanks so much for the help

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