Read the following descriptions of two hormones and identify them. Hormone 'X' is a peptide hormone that acts mainly on hepatocytes and adipocytes to enhance cellular glucose uptake and utilisation. Hormone 'Y' is a steroid hormone that stimulates gluconeogenesis, lipolysis, and proteolysis. Choose the correct option identifying 'X' and 'Y'.

Step-by-step solution

Hormone 'X' is described as a peptide hormone that enhances cellular glucose uptake and utilisation by acting on hepatocytes and adipocytes. This perfectly describes Insulin, which is a hypoglycemic hormone. Hormone 'Y' is described as a steroid hormone that stimulates gluconeogenesis, lipolysis, and proteolysis. These are the primary metabolic functions of glucocorticoids. Cortisol is the main glucocorticoid in the human body and is a steroid hormone secreted by the adrenal cortex. Glucagon is incorrect for 'X' be