Question
Biology Question on chemical coordination and integration
Which hormone possesses anti-insulin effect?
A
cortisol
B
calcitonin
C
oxytocin
D
aldosterone.
Answer
cortisol
Explanation
Solution
Insulin decreases the level of glucose in the blood while cortisol (secreted by middle region of adrenal cortex) increases the blood-glucose level by converting proteins and fats into carbohydrates which are, in turn, converted to glucose.