STD 11 - 19. Chemical coordination and integration — NEET STD 11 Science — Question
Gujarat BoardEnglish MediumSTD 11 ScienceNEETSTD 11 - 19. Chemical coordination and integration4 Marks
Question
A steroid hormone which regulates glucose metabolism is
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Answer
a $Cortisol$ or hydrocortisone is the principal glucocorticoid hormone of many mammals including humans. It is secreted from zonafasiculata layer of adrenal cortex. It regulates the glucose metabolism and promotes gluconeogenesis, especially during starvation and raises blood pressure.
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