Chemical Coordination and IntegrationHard
Question
Which hormone possesses ant-insulin effect ?
Options
A.Cortisol
B.Calcitonin
C.Oxytocin
D.Aldosterone
Solution
Cotrtisol is a glucocorticoid, secreted by adrenal cortex. It is primarily meant for carbohydrate metabolism, increases the rate of gluconeogenesis (conversion of proteins in liver into sugars) and decreases peripheral utilization of glucose, thus it possess anti-insulin effect.
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