Question

Select the correct statement about insulin.

• A. Insulin acts on pancreatic cells and adipocytes.
• B. Insulin is associated with hyperglycemia.
• C. Glucocorticoids stimulate gluconeogenesis.
• D. Glucagon is associated with hypoglycemia.

Answer 1

The correct option is C

Glucocorticoids stimulate gluconeogenesis.

The correct option is C.

Explanation of the correct option:

1. Glucocorticoids are steroid hormones that regulate the metabolism of glucose.
2. They stimulate gluconeogenesis in the liver while acting as an antagonist to insulin in adipose cells.

Explanation of the incorrect options:

Option A:

1. Insulin affects both adipocytes and pancreatic cells.
2. It increases the uptake of glucose in adipocytes and pancreatic cells.

Option B:

1. Hypoglycemia is the condition in which the sugar level of blood is lower than the standard range.
2. Insulin causes hypoglycemia.

Option D:

1. Hyperglycemia is the condition in which the sugar level of blood is higher than the standard range.
2. Glucagon causes hyperglycemia.

Final answer: The correct statement about insulin is that the glucocorticoids stimulate gluconeogenesis in the liver.