Question

A and B are peptide hormones , known to counteract each other . Both of them are secreted by different cells of the same leaf-like organ found near thee stomach . If B is used to cure a disease in which glucose is lost via urine and excess A is a potential causes of the same diseases , identify A and B

Answer 1

A is Glucagon and B which cure the disease is "Insulin".

The peptide hormone- "A"

• Glucagon{A} is a peptide hormone, produced by alpha cells of the pancreas, which is found near the stomach.
• Pancreas releases glucagon{A} when the amount of glucose in the bloodstream is very much low.
• Glucagon{A} causes the liver to engage in a process called glycogenolysis. It converting stored glycogen into glucose.

• Glucagon {A} elevates the concentration of sugar in the blood and its effect is opposite to that of insulin.

"B"- Insulin is a hormone, produced naturally in our body.

• It plays a main role in the regulation of blood glucose levels.
• B is also used to cure the disease in which glucose is lost via urine.
• It {B} allow cells throughout the body to uptake sugar and convert it into a form that can be used by these cells for energy.