During the physiological activation of the hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal (HPA) axis under chronic stress, a primary glucocorticoid is released into the bloodstream to increase blood glucose levels, enhance brain glucose utilisation, and suppress non-essential functions (such as the immune system).
Which of the following correctly identifies the gland/region that secretes this hormone, and the name of the hormone itself?
Adrenal medulla; Adrenaline
Adrenal cortex; Cortisol
Adrenal medulla; Cortisol
Anterior pituitary; Adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH)
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