All of the following hormones are responsible for stimulating lipolysis except:

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Insulin is responsible for inhibiting lipolysis, not stimulating it, by promoting lipid storage and inhibiting lipase activity. Glucagon, growth hormone, and cortisol are all hormones that stimulate lipolysis by increasing the activity of lipases and promoting the breakdown of stored fats. Insulin is responsible for promoting lipogenesis (fat storage), not lipolysis (fat breakdown). Glucagon, growth hormone, and cortisol all stimulate lipolysis.

All of the Following Hormones Are Responsible for Stimulating Lipolysis