Q48 / 322 · NTA Abhyas (NEET) 2020 · Zoology · Chemical Coordination and Integration

Which one of the following pairs is incorrectly matched?

Correct answer
A
Glucagon - Beta cells (source)
B
Somatostain - Delta cells (source)
C
Corpus luteum - Relaxin (secretion)
D
Insulin - Diabetes mellitus (disease)

Solution

Glucagon is secreted by cells of the islets of Langerhans in the pancreas. It increases the concentration of glucose in the blood by stimulating the breakdown of glycogen.

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

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