Which hormone possesses anti-insulin effect ?
Which hormone possesses anti-insulin effect ?
A. Cortisol
B. Calcitonin
C. Oxytocin
D. Aldosterone
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Cortisol is a glucocorticoid, secreted by adrenal cortex. It is primarily meant for carbohydrate metabolism, which increases the rate of gluconegogenesis (conversion of proteins in liver into sugar) and decrease peripheral utilisation of glucose, thus it possess anti-insulin effect.
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