Of the hormones listed below, which one does NOT increase the level of glucose in the blood?
A) insulin
B) cortisol
C) epinephrine
D) glucagon
A
Explanation: A) Correct! Insulin decreases the level of glucose in the blood by transporting glucose into the cells to be metabolized.
B) Cortisol (secreted by the adrenal cortex) does increase the level of glucose in the blood.
C) Epinephrine (secreted by the adrenal medulla) does increase the level of glucose in the blood.
D) Glucagon (secreted by the pancreas) does increase the level of glucose in the blood.
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