The following hormones increase the blood glucose level except_____________?
Correct answer: C. Parathormone
- A. Thyroxine
- B. Growth Hormone
- C. Parathormone
- D. Epinephrine
Explanation
Parathyroid hormone is not classically included among the major counter-regulatory hormones that raise blood glucose, unlike thyroxine, growth hormone, and epinephrine. The latter three promote glucose availability through increased production or reduced utilization.
Report an error
The more specific you are, the faster it gets fixed. A source beats an opinion.
Prefer email? [email protected]
Practise Endocrine Physiology
74 free Endocrine Physiology MCQs from Physiology, each with the correct answer and an explanation. Unlimited attempts, no account needed.
Discussion
Stuck on an option, or know a faster way to get there? Ask or explain it here.
No comments yet. Be the first to explain this one.
Exams that ask Physiology questions like this
Physiology is on 6 papers prepared for on TestUstad, and all of them draw the same bank, so this question is worth knowing for every one of them.
More Endocrine Physiology questions
FSH is secreted by_____________?
IN the adrenal gland, androgens are produced by the cells in the____________?
Cortisol levels are maximum during____________?
Glucocorticoids decrease inflammatory reaction by reducing_______________?
The supraoptic nucleus of the hypothalamus is believed to control secretion of which of the following hormones ?
Acromegaly is a disorder of____________?