Name the hormone responsible for the following functions.
Converts glycogen to glucose.

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Solution

Glucagon:
It is produced by cells of the islet of Langerhans of the Pancreas.
The low blood glucose level stimulates the release of glucagon.
It increases the breakdown of glycogen to produce glucose in the liver.
Thus, increasing blood sugar levels.
It increases the breakdown of fats and proteins.

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