A Hormone That Promotes Gluconeogenesis in the Liver Is

Question

A hormone that promotes gluconeogenesis in the liver is
A) aldosterone.
B) erythropoietin.
C) thymosin.
D) cortisol.
E) calcitonin.

Accepted Answer

Cortisol is a hormone secreted by the adrenal cortex in response to stress. One of its primary functions is to stimulate gluconeogenesis in the liver, which increases blood glucose levels.