The function of glucagon hormone is ?

To increase glycogenesis

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To decrease blood sugar level

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To release glucose from liver cells and glycogenolysis promotion

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To increase the absorption of glucose and fatty acids through cell

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The correct option is C To release glucose from liver cells and glycogenolysis promotion
Glucagon's role in the body is to prevent blood glucose levels dropping too low. It acts on the liver and stimulates the conversion of stored glycogen (stored in the liver) to glucose, which can be released into the bloodstream. This process is called as glycogenolysis.

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Q. Choose the correct sequence of events that occur during regulation of blood glucose
(i) Increase in blood glucose
(ii) Increase in circulating glucagon
(iii) Release in glucose from glycogen
(iv) Decrease in blood glucose level

The hormone which regulates the amount of glucose in the blood by converting excess of glucose into glycogen (glycogenesis) __(1)__. The hormone which regulates glucose in the blood by converting glycogen (glycogenolysis) back to glucose whenever required is __(2)__.

Assertion [A]: Glucagon is said to lower the blood sugar level.

Reason [R]: Glucagon increases the utilization of glucose in the tissues and glycogen in liver.

Q. Fill in the blanks with appropriate words.
The blood sugar level is controlled by two organs the.......... which releases glucose into the blood, and the.......... which releases the hormone ..........that allows glucose to move from the blood to the interiors of cells.

Assertion [A]: Glucagon lowers the blood sugar level.

Reason [R]: Glucagon increases the cellular uptake of glucose.

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