Select the correct statement.

1. Glucocorticoids stimulate gluconeogenesis.

2. Glucagon is associated with hypoglycemia.

3. Insulin acts on pancreatic cells and adipocytes.

4. Insulin is associated with hyperglycemia.

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Answer: 1. Glucocorticoids stimulate gluconeogenesis.

Glucocorticoids (cortisol) stimulate gluconeogenesis, so option 1 is correct.

Glucagon causes hyperglycemia, not hypoglycemia.
Insulin causes hypoglycemia, and acts on hepatocytes and adipocytes, not on pancreatic cells.

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