A Rise in Cortisol Would Cause an Increase in Each

question 75

Multiple Choice

A rise in cortisol would cause an increase in each of the following except

• A) the rate of glucose synthesis by the liver.
• B) the rate of glycogen formation by the liver.
• C) the level of fatty acids in the blood.
• D) fatty acid metabolism by muscle cells.
• E) ACTH levels.

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