A pancreatic hormone that causes cells to break down glycogen and release glucose is known as _______.
A) calcitonin
B) glucagon
C) insulin
D) pancreas
E) melatonin

Question

A pancreatic hormone that causes cells to break down glycogen and release glucose is known as _______.  
A) calcitonin
B) glucagon
C) insulin
D) pancreas
E) melatonin

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The pancreatic hormone that causes cells to break down glycogen and release glucose is known as glucagon. This hormone is released by the pancreas when blood sugar levels are low, and it stimulates the liver and muscle cells to break down stored glycogen into glucose and release it into the bloodstream to maintain blood sugar levels.

A Pancreatic Hormone That Causes Cells to Break Down Glycogen