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Podiatry and Medical - Set 1

Category - Podiatry Part I

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Which of the following statements is true about glucagon?
  1. Glucagon speeds up the conversion of glycogen into glucose.
  2. Glucagon slows down the production of lactic acid.
  3. Glucagon elevates blood glucose levels.
  4. Glucagon lowers the blood glucose levels.
Explanation
Answer − C - The statement that is true about glucagon is that it elevates blood glucose levels. This is the major role of glucagon in the body, as with insulin secretion decreasing blood glucose levels in the blood, glucagon has the opposite effect of insulin to maintain homeostasis.
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