Indicate the metabolic effects of each of the hormones below by writing the appropriate letter using the following answer code:
-Growth hormone _____ blood glucose.
A)increases
B)decreases
C)has no effect on

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Growth hormone increases blood glucose by promoting glycogenolysis and gluconeogenesis in the liver.

Note: If the question asked for the effect on insulin instead, the answer would be "decreases" as growth hormone opposes the actions of insulin on glucose uptake and utilization.

Indicate the Metabolic Effects of Each of the Hormones Below