Which of the following hormones is secreted by the cells of

Which of the following hormones is secreted by the -cells of the islets of Langerhans in response to decreased blood glucose levels? a. cortisone b. insulin c. glucagon d. adrenalin e. epinephrine

Solution

Answer: c. glucagon

Glucagon is secreted in response to the low blood glucose level where as insulin is secreted in response to the high blood glucose level. Insulin converts the excess glucose into glycogen where as glucagon coverts the stored glycogen into glucose.