9 An increase in blood glucose and an antiinflammatory effec

9. An increase in blood glucose and an anti-inflammatory effect ar important effects of A) epinephrine B) glucagon C) cortisol D) insulin ADH

Solution

Answer : The correct answer is C (Cortisol)

Explanation : Cortisol (Hydrocorisone) is a glucocorticoid hormone synthesised by the zona faciculata of the adrenal cortex of the adrenal gland. Cortisol regulates glucose metabolism by promoting gluconeogenesis and Glycogenolysis thus increasing blood glucose levels. The biological activity of the glucocaorticoids generally oppose that of insulin. Cortisol also plays a role in activating anti- inflammatory responses and antistress pathways.