Question

Which hormone possesses anti-insulin effect?

• A. cortisol
• B. calcitonin
• C. oxytocin
• D. aldosterone.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A

Insulin decreases the level of glucose in the blood while cortisol (secreted by middle region of adrenal cortex) increases the blood-glucose level by converting proteins and fats into carbohydrates which are, in turn, converted to glucose.

Answer 2

When you consume a cookie or a candy bar, your blood sugar rises. This causes a rise in the insulin hormone. Insulin is a pancreatic hormone that permits your body to utilize sugar (glucose) from carbs in your diet or to store glucose for later use. Insulin prevents blood sugar levels from being too high (hyperglycemia) or too low (hypoglycemia).

Answer 3

Cortisol is a glucocorticoid that the adrenal cortex secretes. It is primarily intended for carbohydrate metabolism, increasing the rate of gluconeogenesis, or the conversion of proteins in the liver into sugars, and decreasing peripheral glucose utilisation; hence, it has an anti-insulin impact.