NEET Biology question

Which of the following represents the action of insulin? [NEET (Karnataka) 2013]

(A)Increases blood glucose level by stimulating glucagon production
(B)Decreases blood glucose level by forming glycogen
(C)Decreases blood glucose level by promoting cellular uptake of glucoseCorrect
(D)Increases blood glucose level by hydrolysis of glycogen

Answer: (C)

Solution

Insulin does not stimulate glucagon production (a) nor promote glycogen hydrolysis, which would raise, not lower, glucose (d) — both describe glucagon-like, not insulin, action. While insulin does also promote

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