Which Accurately Describes the Metabolic Actions of Cortisol During Fasting

question 83

Multiple Choice

Which accurately describes the metabolic actions of cortisol during fasting?

• A)It decreases blood glucose by increasing the sensitivity of muscle and adipose to insulin.
• B)It stimulates protein synthesis in muscle cells,and is permissive of triglyceride synethesis by adipocytes.
• C)It increases sensitivity of muscle and adipose to insulin,and inhibits gluconeogenesis in the liver.
• D)It directly stimulates gluconeogenesis and lipolysis,and increases sensitivity of muscle and adipose to insulin.
• E)It is permissive of gluconeogenesis and lipolysis,and reduces sensitivity of muscle and adipose to insulin.

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