Which Hormone Causes Glucose to Be Produced from the Breakdown

Question

Which hormone causes glucose to be produced from the breakdown of protein and fat?
A) insulin
B) glucagon
C) cortisol
D) growth hormone
E) oxytocin

Accepted Answer

Cortisol is a steroid hormone produced by the adrenal gland in response to stress. It stimulates the breakdown of protein and fat into glucose, which can be used as a source of energy. Insulin, on the other hand, promotes glucose uptake and storage in cells, while glucagon and growth hormone stimulate the release of glucose into the bloodstream. Oxytocin is a reproductive hormone that stimulates uterine contractions during childbirth and milk ejection during breastfeeding.