The hormone that causes the decrease in blood sugar level is called:____________?
Correct answer: B. Insulin
- A. Glucagon
- B. Insulin
- C. Gastrin
- D. TSH (Thyroid Stimulation Hormone)
Explanation
Insulin lowers blood glucose by promoting glucose uptake by cells and its storage as glycogen in the liver and muscles. Students may choose glucagon because it is also a pancreatic hormone, but glucagon raises blood glucose rather than decreasing it.
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