Question

Which of the hormones converts excess of glucose into glycogen.

• A. Glucagon
• B. Thyroxine
• C. Insulin
• D. Adrenaline

Answer 1

The correct option is C

Insulin

The correct answer is option C

The explanation for the Correct answer

Option C - Insulin

1. It is a naturally occurring hormone.
2. It is the peptide hormone produced by the beta cells of the pancreas.
3. It controls the sugar level in the blood by converting excess glucose into glycogen.

The explanation for the other options

Option A - Glucagon

1. It is a peptide hormone secreted by the pancreas.
2. It increases the blood sugar level in the blood and prevents it from dropping too low.

Option B - Thyroxine

1. It is the hormone secreted by the thyroid gland.
2. It controls the metabolic rate of our body.

Option D - Adrenaline

1. It is the hormone secreted by the adrenal gland and is also called epinephrine.
2. It is secreted against stress.

hence the correct option is C i.e. insulin