Multiple choice

Hyperglycemia is induced by all the following hormones except _____.

  1. epinephrine

  2. thyroxine

  3. glucagons

  4. aldosterone

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D Correct answer
Explanation

Epinephrine, thyroxine, and glucagon are all hyperglycemic hormones that increase blood glucose levels. Epinephrine stimulates glycogenolysis, thyroxine increases metabolic rate and gluconeogenesis, and glucagon directly promotes glucose production. Aldosterone is a mineralocorticoid that regulates sodium and potassium balance in the kidneys, but does not affect blood glucose levels directly.