Glucocorticoids do which of the following?
A) promote the immune response
B) promote the release of fatty acids
C) increase blood glucose levels
D) increase insulin production

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Glucocorticoids, such as cortisol, increase blood glucose levels by promoting gluconeogenesis (formation of glucose from non-carbohydrate sources) and decreasing glucose utilization by cells. This is an important function in times of stress or fasting. Glucocorticoids do not promote the immune response or insulin production, but they can promote the release of fatty acids from adipose tissue.

Glucocorticoids Do Which of the Following