ICSE Class 8 Answered
Write five differences between insulin and glucagon
Asked by gsarkar | 14 Oct, 2017, 10:20: PM
Expert Answer
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Insulin |
Glucagon |
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Reduces blood sugar |
Increases blood sugar |
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Beta cells secrete insulin |
Alpha cells secrete glucagon |
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Promotes synthesis of glycogen |
Breaks down glycogen |
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Inhibits glucagon formation |
Does not control insulin secretion |
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These give signals to blood cells like liver cells and muscle cells |
Attach themselves to liver cells |
Answered by Sivanand Patnaik | 15 Oct, 2017, 10:15: AM
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