Assertion :Glucogon causes hyperglycemia Reason: Glucagon acts on hepatocytes and brings about glycogenesis.
A
Both Assertion and Reason are correct and Reason is the correct explanation for Assertion
Right on! Give the BNAT exam to get a 100% scholarship for BYJUS courses
B
Both Assertion and Reason are correct but Reason is not the correct explanation for Assertion
No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!
C
Assertion is correct but Reason is incorrect
No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!
D
Both Assertion and Reason are incorrect
No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!
Open in App
Solution
The correct option is A Both Assertion and Reason are correct and Reason is the correct explanation for Assertion Hyperglycemia is defined as blood glucose (sugar) levels that are higher than the target values for the majority of people with diabetes. Glucagon acts on the liver to elevate plasma glucose, an action opposite to that of insulin. Glucagon promotes hepatic glycogenolysis and increased hepatic gluconeogenesis. So the correct option is 'Both assertion and reason are correct and the reason is the correct explanation for assertion’.