How high levels of cortisol lead to hyperglycemia and weight gain? (Think about protein...
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How high levels of cortisol lead to hyperglycemia and weight gain? (Think about protein catabolism, synthesis in muscle, lipolysis, effects on the liver, glucose sensitivity, insulin resistance)
Hyperglycemia:
A disease in which blood sugar level increases is known as hyperglycemia. Insulin is a hormone that helps reduce blood sugar levels, but insulin hormone level decreases in hyperglycemia. The symptoms of this disease are excessive hunger, thirst, rapid heartbeat, and vision problems.
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View this answerIncreased cortisol levels help to increase blood sugar levels with the help of some enzymes. The main function of cortisol is to supply glucose...
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Chapter 20 / Lesson 1Glucose is a simple sugar that fuels energetic processes, but increased or decreased levels of glucose can be dangerous. Explore conditions that result from unbalanced glucose levels in blood and urine such as hyperglycemia, hypoglycemia, and glycosuria, as well as common causes for each.
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