Question detail
In the context of blood glucose regulation, glucagon and insulin have what type of relationship?
Try the question, check the answer, then read the explanation to understand the curriculum point.
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MCQ
Type
practice
Style
Topic
Hormonal coordination in humans
Question
- A. They work independently of each other.
- B. They have opposing effects.
- C. They enhance each other's actions.
- D. They are secreted at the same time.
Answer
The correct option is They have opposing effects.. This answer is correct because it matches the approved learning objective to explain (HT only) that glucagon causes glycogen to be converted back into glucose in the subtopic Control of blood glucose concentration.
Explanation
The correct option is They have opposing effects.. They have opposing effects. is correct because it directly supports the approved learning objective to explain (HT only) that glucagon causes glycogen to be converted back into glucose. This belongs to the subtopic Control of blood glucose concentration within Hormonal coordination in humans, so the explanation must stay tied to that curriculum context. The other options are incorrect because they either do not answer this learning objective, use a vague statement, or move away from Control of blood glucose concentration.
Common mistake
Misunderstanding Glucagon's Role
Students often confuse glucagon with insulin, thinking both hormones have the same function in blood glucose regulation.
Remember that glucagon's role is to increase blood glucose levels by converting glycogen back into glucose, while insulin lowers blood glucose levels by facilitating glucose uptake into cells.
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