Glucocorticoids have which of the following effects on general peripheral tissues?

A) They increase the conversion of amino acids to pyruvate.
B) They increase gluconeogenesis.
C) They increase glycogenolysis.
D) All of the answers are correct.
E) None of the answers is correct.


Answer: D

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