A steroid hormone which regulates glucose metabolism is:
A
Cortisol
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B
Corticosterone
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C
11 – deoxycorticosterone
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D
Cortisone
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Solution
The correct option is ACortisol
Cortisol is a steroid hormone, in the glucocorticoid class of hormones. It regulates the glucose metabolism and promotes gluconeogenesis, especially during starvation and raises blood pressure.