Hormones that regulate the metabolism of fat, protein and carbohydrate are:
a. glucocorticoids.
b. mineralocorticoids.
c. adrenal medulla hormones.
d. parathyroid hormones.
a
Cortisone is an example of a glucocorticoid which pro
motes gluconeogenesis, promotes lipolysis and suppresses
inflammation.
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