Chemical Coordination And Integration Question 7
Question: Which of the following statement is correct regarding glucagon hormone?
Options:
A) It has opposite effect to that of insulin.
B) It converts glucose to glycogen.
C) It is given to diabetic patients.
D) It is formed by P-cells of pancreas.
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Answer:
Correct Answer: A
Solution:
[a] Glucagon is secreted from the alpha cells of pancreas when the blood sugar level is low.
It stimulates glycogen breakdown and glucose synthesis in the liver by increasing blood glucose concentration.
It opposite effect to that of insulin because insulin is released when the level of blood sugar is high.
BETA
