Biology
The hormone which stimulates the breakdown of glycogen in the liver to glucose is:
- Glucagon
- Somatostatin
- Insulin
- None of these
Endocrine System
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Glucagon
Reason — Glucagon is responsible for breakdown of glycogen in the liver to glucose. It increases the level of glucose in blood.
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