Multiple choice

The glucocorticoids are mainly responsible for ______.

  1. enhancement of glucose formation

  2. diminution of glucose formation

  3. excretion of sodium by kidney

  4. retention of sodium by kidney

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A Correct answer
Explanation

Glucocorticoids like cortisol stimulate gluconeogenesis (formation of glucose from non-carbohydrate sources) in the liver, which enhances overall glucose formation. They also promote protein catabolism to provide amino acid substrates for this process. Options C and D describe mineralocorticoid (aldosterone) effects on sodium balance, not glucocorticoid effects.