The hormone that raises the glucose concentration of the blood is
- A. insulin
- B. ADH
- C. thyroxine
- D. glucagon
Explanation
Glucagon from the alpha cells of the pancreas converts glycogen back to glucose in the liver, lifting blood sugar between meals. Insulin does the opposite, and the insulin glucagon pair together keeps glucose within narrow limits.
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