Cortisol Levels in Blood Plasma  Patient Time Cortisol Levels (nmol/L) 1 09:00 a.m. 140 1 Midnight 80 2 09:00 a.m. 580 2 Midnight 315 3 09:00 a.m. 350 3 Midnight 235 Three patients had their blood samples analyzed for levels of cortisol hormone. Their blood samples were drawn at 9 a.m. in the morning and at 12 a.m. (midnight). 1) Provide an example of another hormone involved in the regulation of blood glucose levels that would be higher in the morning.

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Cortisol Levels in Blood Plasma 

Patient Time Cortisol Levels (nmol/L)
1 09:00 a.m. 140
1 Midnight 80
2 09:00 a.m. 580
2 Midnight 315
3 09:00 a.m. 350
3 Midnight 235


Three patients had their blood samples analyzed for levels of cortisol hormone. Their blood samples were drawn at 9 a.m. in the morning and at 12 a.m. (midnight).

1) Provide an example of another hormone involved in the regulation of blood glucose levels that would be higher in the morning.

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