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Which organ(s) secrete(s) cortisol in response to stress?
 
  A) The thyroid gland B) The hypothalamus
  C) The pituitary gland D) The adrenal glands

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Storage fat is nonessential fat stored in tissue near the body's surface and around major body organs.
 
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false


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Reply #1 on: Aug 6, 2018
Answer to Question 1

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Answer to Question 2

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