An individual with chronic stress exhibits elevated cortisol levels, which can affect glucose metabolism. Which outcome is most likely in the liver when exposed to sustained high cortisol?

💡 Explanation

Cortisol stimulates gluconeogenesis in the liver, increasing glucose production to provide energy during stress. This happens because cortisol upregulates enzymes involved in glucose synthesis, therefore blood glucose levels rise. Rather than glycogen synthesis, gluconeogenesis predominates.

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