Which of the following is NOT stimulated by cortisol during stress?
A)Gluconeogenesis
B)Protein catabolism
C)Glucose uptake into muscle cells
D)Triglyceride catabolism in adipose cells
E)Decreased sensitivity to insulin

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Cortisol stimulates gluconeogenesis, protein catabolism, and triglyceride catabolism in adipose cells during stress. It also decreases sensitivity to insulin. However, cortisol does not stimulate glucose uptake into muscle cells during stress. In fact, cortisol can inhibit glucose uptake in certain tissues, such as muscle and adipose cells, to maintain blood glucose levels for the brain and other vital organs during stress.

Which of the Following Is NOT Stimulated by Cortisol During