What Hormone Stimulates Gluconeogenesis

Question

What hormone stimulates gluconeogenesis?
A)​aldosterone
B)testosterone
C)estrogen
D)cortisol
E)​angiotensin

Accepted Answer

Cortisol stimulates gluconeogenesis in liver cells by upregulating enzymes involved in glucose synthesis. It also activates genes involved in the breakdown of protein and fat to generate substrates for gluconeogenesis.