Which one of the following hormones is not involved in sugar metabolism?
Aldosterone is not involved in sugar metabolism. Aldosterone is the main mineralocorticoid in human body. Aldosterone helps in the maintenance of electrolytes, body fluid volume, osmotic pressure and blood pressure. Insulin is a hypoglycemic hormone. Glucagon is hyperglycemic hormone. Cortisol stimulate gluconeogenesis along with many other functions like producing anti-inflammatory reactions, suppressing the immune response, maintaining the cardio-vascular system as well as the kidney functions.