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[A] : Cortisol is a protein hormone tha...

[A] : Cortisol is a protein hormone that regu- lates gluconeogenesis and lowers blood pressure.
[R]: Low level of cortisol promotes release a factor from the aderanal cortex causing release of ACTH

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If both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A

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If both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A

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If A is true and R is false

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If both A and R are false

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