A fall in glucose levels causes the secretion of glucagon, which converts ____________ into _____________.
A) glucose; glycogen
B) glycogen; glucose
C) glucagon; glycogen
D) glucose; glucagon
E) glycogen; glucagon

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When glucose levels fall, glucagon is secreted from the pancreas. Glucagon activates the enzyme glycogen phosphorylase, which converts stored glycogen in the liver and muscle cells into glucose. This process is called glycogenolysis. Therefore, the correct answer is option B, where glycogen is converted into glucose.

A Fall in Glucose Levels Causes the Secretion of Glucagon