4 Determine which of I II and III are true I Cortisol excite

4. Determine which of I, II, and III are true.

I. Cortisol excites the reproductive system

II. Cortisol excites the bronchioles

III. Cortisol depresses the immune system

A. I & II

B. II & III

C. I & III

D. All of the above

Solution

Answer: B. II & III

Cortisol is a stress hormone released during stress that inhibits sexual arousal via inhibiting sex hormones such as gonadotropin releasing hormone (GnRH), and reduces sperm count, ovulation by acting on reproductive system. On the other hand, cortisol does suppress immune system and other inflammatory pathways. Cortisol do stimulate more surfactant production in airways to stimulate bronchioles finally this bronchial surfactant useful for proper passage of air with no fluid accumulation in airways