Question

Which one of the following hormones stimulates the breakdown of glycogen in the liver into glucose.

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

Answer 1

The correct option is C

Glucagon

The correct answer is option C

The explanation for the correct answer.

Option C- Glucagon

1. It is natural hormones that control the glucose level in our body.
2. It triggers the liver to convert stored glycogen into glucose.
3. It prevents the dropping of blood sugar to too low.

Option A- Insulin

1. It is a peptide hormone.
2. It also maintains the blood sugar level.

Option B - Adrenaline

1. It is also called epinephrine.
2. It is s a natural hormone released in the stress response.

Option D - Thyroxine

1. It is the hormone secreted by the thyroid gland.

Hence, The correct answer is option C, i.e. Glucagon