This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: Endocrinology, Subject name: Biochemistry
Which of the following is anabolic hormone: 
Select and explain. 
A. Corticosteroids, B. Glucagon, C. Insulin, D. Somatostatin
C: Insulin
Answer: C: Insulin 
Explanation: [Cl (Insulin): Ref 545-RS 7thINSULIN is a protein hormone. It plays an important role in metabolism causing increased carbohydrate metabolism, glycogenesis/glycogen storage; FA synthesis/TG storage and amino acid uptake/protein synthesis. Thus insulin is an important anabolic hormone which act on variety of tissues. Major target tissues of insulin are the muscles, liver, adipose tissue and heart.