Which accurately describes the metabolic actions of cortisol during fasting?
A. It stimulates protein synthesis in muscle cells, and is permissive of triglyceride synthesis by adipocytes.
B. It directly stimulates gluconeogenesis and lipolysis, and increases sensitivity of muscle and adipose tissue to insulin.
C. It decreases blood glucose by increasing the sensitivity of muscle and adipose tissue to insulin.
D. It increases sensitivity of muscle and adipose to insulin, and inhibits gluconeogenesis in the liver.
E. It is permissive of gluconeogenesis and lipolysis, and reduces sensitivity of muscle and adipose tissue to insulin.
Answer: E
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