Question

Which of these is not involved in sugar metabolism?

• A. Cortisone
• B. Aldosterone
• C. Insulin
• D. Glucagon

Answer 1

The correct option is B Aldosterone

A. Cortisone is a glucocorticoid which helps in gluconeogenesis that is synthesis of glucose and raise blood glucose level, so sugar metabolism is involved.

B. Aldosterone is a mineralocorticoid which regulate the water and electrolyte balance in the body, so sugar metabolism is not involved.

C. Insulin is secreted by beta cells of pancreas which promotes glucose uptake by cells and utilisation of glucose, so sugar metabolism is involved.

D. Glucagon is secreted by alpha cells of pancreas which helps in maintaining the normal glucose level in the blood and stimulates the conversion of stored glycogen into glucose (glycogenolysis), so sugar metabolism is involved.

So, the correct answer is 'aldosterone'.