Question

Glucagon and insulin are

• A. Antagonistic secretions
• B. Secreted by same cells and perform similar function
• C. Secreted by different cells and perform antagonistic function
• D. Secreted by same cells and perform antagonistic functions
• E. None of the above

Answer 1

The correct option is C Secreted by different cells and perform antagonistic function

Within the pancreas, alpha cells secrete the hormone glucagon and beta cells secrete the hormone insulin.

Glucagon promotes the release of glucose to the bloodstream from stored glycogen by a process called signal transduction.

Insulin promotes the removal of glucose from the bloodstream for storage as glycogen.