Given below are two statements: one is labelled Assertion(A) and other is labelled Reason(R).
Assertion(A): Glucagon is a hyperglycemic hormone.
Reason(R): It acts on the hepatocytes and stimulates glycogenesis.
In the light of above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below.

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Both (A) and (R) are correct and (R) is the correct explanation of (A)

Both (A) and (R) are correct but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A)

(A) is correct but (R) is not correct

Both (A) and (R) are incorrect

answer is C.

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Detailed Solution

Glucagon is a peptide hormone secreted by the alpha cells of pancreas. It plays an important role in maintaining the normal blood glucose levels. Glucagon acts mainly on the hepatocytes and stimulates glycogenolysis (breakdown of glycogen) resulting in an increased blood sugar (hyperglycemia).

Glycogenesis is synthesis of glycogen from glucose which is a function of insulin. It is a hypoglycemic hormone secreted by the beta cells of pancreas.

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