STANDARDZoology-Endocrine System
STANDARD Zoology Hormonal Regulation MCQ Question
Type: MCQ-conceptual-Medium
Glucagon and insulin are
A
(Antagonistic secretions
B
Secreted by same cells and perform similar function
C
Secreted by different cells and perform antagonistic function
D
Secreted by same cells and perform antagonistic functions
Correct Answer
Option C
Detailed Explanation
Insulin is secreted by β cells of Islets of Langerhans of pancreas and glucagon by α cells of Islets of Langerhans. Insulin decreases blood glucose level while glucagon increases blood glucose level, thus they are antagonistic in nature.
Found an issue with this question?