alleryWhich pair correctly gives the effects of insulin and glucagon, respectively?
ARaise glucose; lower glucose
BLower glucose; raise glucose
CRaise calcium; lower calcium
DLower calcium; raise calcium
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: B. Lower glucose; raise glucose
Insulin increases cellular glucose uptake and utilisation and promotes glycogenesis, lowering blood glucose. Glucagon promotes hepatic glycogenolysis and gluconeogenesis, raising blood glucose. Their opposing effects maintain glucose homeostasis.
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