function tests: Adrenocortical

Question 1

cortisol inhibits the synthesis of ____ by the liver

Answer 1

protein

Question 2

by inhibiting synthesis of protein, cortisol increases ___ in the blood stream and thus keeps glucose in circulation

Answer 2

amino acids

Question 3

cortisol promotes the release of ___ from adipose

Answer 3

fatty acids

Question 4

by promoting the release of fatty acids from adipose, cortisol increases the use of ___ as an energy source (decreasing the use of glucose for energy)

Answer 4

fat

Question 5

cortisol stimulates the liver to make energy from non-____ sources (i.e. using glycogen and glucagons instead)

Answer 5

non-carbohydrate

Question 6

cortisol helps keep ___ levels within normal ranges between meals

Answer 6

blood glucose