The hormone that stimulates the conversion of glycogen to glucose in the liver is: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

The hormone that stimulates the conversion of glycogen to glucose in the liver is:
A. Thyroxine
B. Somatostatin
C. Insulin
D. Glucagon
Answer: Option D
Solution (By JKExamLibrary)
Glucagon, secreted by alpha cells of the pancreas when blood glucose is low, binds to liver receptors activating glycogenolysis (glycogen → glucose) and gluconeogenesis. Insulin promotes glycogenesis (glucose → glycogen). Thyroxine affects metabolism, somatostatin inhibits both insulin and glucagon.

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