Which gland produces Cortisol often known as a 39 stress hormone 39 in humans ........

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Which gland produces Cortisol often known as a 'stress hormone' in humans?

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SSC MTS 26th October 2021 Shift-3

Thyroid gland

Pituitary gland

Adrenal gland

Pineal gland

- The gland that produces cortisol, often called the 'stress hormone', is the Adrenal gland.

- The Thyroid gland (Option 1) is responsible for making thyroid hormones that control metabolism, not cortisol.

- The Pituitary gland (Option 2) controls many glands with its hormones, but it doesn't produce cortisol directly.

- The Adrenal gland (Option 3) sits above the kidneys and releases cortisol, especially during stress.

- The Pineal gland (Option 4) mainly produces melatonin, which regulates sleep, not cortisol.

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