What Do the Following Hormones Have in Common: Growth Hormone,cortisol,and

Question

What do the following hormones have in common: growth hormone,cortisol,and epinephrine? All
A) are secreted by the adrenal glands.
B) raise blood glucose.
C) suppress gluconeogenesis.
D) are steroids.

Accepted Answer

Growth hormone is secreted by the pituitary gland, cortisol is secreted by the adrenal cortex, and epinephrine is secreted by the adrenal medulla. None of these hormones are steroids. However, all three hormones can raise blood glucose levels through different mechanisms. Growth hormone and cortisol can stimulate gluconeogenesis (the production of glucose from non-carbohydrate sources), while epinephrine can stimulate glycogenolysis (the breakdown of glycogen into glucose).