KROK 1 2020 – Question 26 · KROK (Medicine) · Biological Chemistry
A patient with neurodermatitis was taking prednisolone for a long time. Examination revealed high blood glucose. This complication occurs, when glucocorticosteroids affect a certain stage of carbohydrate metabolism. What stage of carbohydrate metabolism is affected?
- A. Glycogen synthesis inhibition
- B. Activation of the insulin breakdown
- C. Gluconeogenesis activation
- D. Increased absorption of glucose in the intestine
- E. Glycogen synthesis activation
Hint
Think about the catabolic effects of cortisol-like hormones on protein and on liver glucose output, and test each proposed step by whether it raises or lowers blood glucose.
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