All of the Following Complement the Actions of Glucocorticoids in the Postabsorptive

Question

All of the following complement the actions of glucocorticoids in the postabsorptive state except
A) insulin.
B) growth hormone.
C) glucagon.
D) epinephrine.

Accepted Answer

Insulin promotes glucose uptake and storage, which opposes the actions of glucocorticoids that stimulate glucose production and release from the liver. Therefore, insulin does not complement the actions of glucocorticoids in the postabsorptive state.