Multiple Choice
Which of the following is not an action of cortisol?
A) increases the conversion of glycogen to glucose
B) stimulates gluconeogenesis in the liver
C) increases protein degradation
D) mobilizes fat from adipose tissue
E) exerts permissive actions
Correct Answer:
Verified
Correct Answer:
Verified
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