Cortisol : a. hormone produced by the adrenal cortex
b. somatotropin
c. pancreatic hormone that regulates glucose metabolism
d. hormone produced by the adrenal medulla
e. hormone from the pineal gland

 D

It’s your body’s main stress hormone. It works with certain parts of your brain to control your mood, motivation, and fear.  Your adrenal glands -- triangle-shaped organs at the top of your kidneys -- make cortisol.  It’s best known for helping fuel your body’s “fight-or-flight” instincts

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