Question

Insulin is an important hormone that serves to decrease one's blood sugar. Which of the following is the effect of glucagon hormone?

• A. The conversion of glycogen to glucose
• B. The secretion of glucose by cells
• C. Causing gluconeogenesis
• D. All of the above
• E. None of the above

Answer 1

The correct option is D All of the above

Glucagon hormone from pancreas stimulates the liver to break down glycogen into glucose. it also stimulates the breakdown of fat into glycerol and fatty acids in adipose tissues to serve as a substrate for glucose formation in liver cells (gluconeogenesis). Thus, the correct answer is option D.