Q.

Select the correct statement.                          [2020]

1 Glucocorticoids stimulate gluconeogenesis.  
2 Glucagon is associated with hypoglycemia.  
3 Insulin acts on pancreatic cells and adipocytes.  
4 Insulin is associated with hyperglycemia.  

Ans.

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Glucocorticoids also stimulate gluconeogenesis, lipolysis and proteolysis; and inhibit cellular uptake and utilisation of amino acids. Insulin acts on hepatocytes and adipocytes. Glucagon is associated with hyperglycemia while insulin is associated with hypoglycemia.