Multiple Choice
Which of the following statements is NOT true? In mammals, the adrenal gland
A) secretes mainly protein-based hormones.
B) is located at the anterior end of the kidneys.
C) secretes glucocorticoids which influence protein metabolism..
D) is essential for the maintenance of body sodium levels.
E) secretes mineralocorticosteroids in response to angiotensin II.
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