Question

Which of the following hormones are antagonistic in function to each other?

• A. Testosterone and estrogen
• B. Insulin and glucagon
• C. Vasopressin and cortisone
• D. Cortisone and glucagon

Answer 1

The correct option is B Insulin and glucagon

Insulin and glucagon are antagonistic hormones. The alpha cells of the pancreas secrete glucagon, whereas the beta cells of the pancreas secrete insulin. Glucagon facilitates the release of glucose into the bloodstream from the stored glycogen reserves. Insulin facilitates the elimination of glucose from the bloodstream to store as glycogen. Thus, these two hormones are antagonistic in their function to each other.