Q. A steroid hormone which regulates glucose metabolism is :

A) cortisol
B) corticosterone
C) 11-deoxycorticosterone
D) cortisone
Explanation

[Solution from source] Cortisol is the main glucocorticoid; it raises blood sugar by stimulating gluconeogenesis and other effects on carbohydrate metabolism. 11-deoxycorticosterone acts mainly as a mineralocorticoid on salt balance. Answer (1).

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