Q90 / 200 · NEET 2004 · Chemistry

The hormone that helps in the conversion of glucose to glycogen is:

A
cortisone
B
bile acids
C
adrenaline
Correct answer
D
insulin

Solution

Insulin stimulates the liver to convert the blood glucose into glycogen for storage. If the blood sugar goes too low, the pancreas release glucagon, which causes the liver to turn stored glycogen back into glucose and release it into the blood.

Hence, the correct answer is option: 'D'.

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