Cortisol and epinephrine act synergistically to decrease blood glucose. true or false

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Cortisol and epinephrine act synergistically to decrease blood glucose.

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The phenomena of maintenance of constant internal conditions, despite varying external conditions is called homeostasis. In homeostasis, the body aims to maintain a stable steady state of environment at all times. The process of homeostasis for maintenance of a constant environment involves continuous monitoring of the internal environment and constantly making the required adjustments to keep things in balance. 

Blood glucose levels is one such variable of the homeostasis process that is constantly kept in check. The maintenance of blood glucose levels in the body at all times is necessary because the cells use the glucose molecules to produce energy. The human body requires energy to perform various processes essential for survival such as breathing, digestion, cell division and cellular maintenance. Therefore for production of sufficient energy to support the essential bodily processes, the blood glucose levels must be maintained. The normal blood glucose level is 4-5.9 mmol/L.

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