Questions: Which of the following hormones is produced in the adrenal cortex? leptin melatonin cortisol norepinephrine

Which of the following hormones is produced in the adrenal cortex? leptin melatonin cortisol norepinephrine
Transcript text: Which of the following hormones is produced in the adrenal cortex? leptin melatonin cortisol norepinephrine
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The answer is the third one: cortisol.

Explanation for each option:

  1. Leptin: This hormone is produced by adipose (fat) tissue and is involved in regulating energy balance by inhibiting hunger. It is not produced in the adrenal cortex.

  2. Melatonin: This hormone is produced by the pineal gland in the brain and is involved in regulating sleep-wake cycles. It is not produced in the adrenal cortex.

  3. Cortisol: This hormone is produced in the adrenal cortex, which is the outer part of the adrenal glands. Cortisol plays a crucial role in the body's response to stress, metabolism, and immune response.

  4. Norepinephrine: This hormone, also known as noradrenaline, is primarily produced in the adrenal medulla (the inner part of the adrenal glands) and in the nervous system. It is not produced in the adrenal cortex.

In summary, cortisol is the hormone produced in the adrenal cortex.

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