Question

which hormone has anti - inflammatory effects?
a. testosterone
b. cortisol
c. thyroxine
d. epinephrine
e. norepinephrine

Explanation:

Cortisol is a glucocorticoid hormone. It has anti - inflammatory effects by inhibiting the production of inflammatory mediators such as prostaglandins and cytokines. Testosterone is a male sex hormone mainly involved in male sexual development and secondary sexual characteristics. Thyroxine (T3 and T4) is involved in regulating metabolism. Epinephrine and norepinephrine are involved in the body's stress response (fight - or - flight response) and increasing heart rate, blood pressure etc., rather than anti - inflammatory functions.

Answer:

B. cortisol