NEET2020ZoologyChemical Coordination and IntegrationActual
Select the correct statement.
Options
- AGlucagon is associated with hypoglycemia.
- BInsulin acts on pancreatic cells and adipocytes.
- CInsulin is associated with hyperglycemia.
- DGlucocorticoids stimulate gluconeogenesis
Correct answer
D. Glucocorticoids stimulate gluconeogenesis
Step-by-step solution
The corticoids, which are involved in carbohydrate metabolism, are called glucocorticoids and are released from zona fasciculata. In our body, cortisol is the main glucocorticoid. Glucocorticoids stimulate gluconeogenesis, lipolysis, and proteolysis ; and inhibit cellular uptake and utilization of amino acids. Cortisol is also involved in maintaining the cardiovascular system as well as the kidney functions. Glucocorticoids, particularly cortisol, produce anti-inflammatory reactions and suppress the immune response