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

The hormone that promotes the breakdown of glycogen to glucose in the liver is:
A. Cortisol
B. Glucagon
C. Thyroxine
D. Insulin
Answer: Option B
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
Glucagon, released by pancreatic alpha cells when blood glucose is low, activates glycogen phosphorylase, leading to glycogenolysis and release of glucose from the liver. Insulin promotes glycogenesis. Cortisol and thyroxine have permissive effects.

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