Question

Explain why glucagon and insulin are antagonistic hormones

Answer 1

Hey mate, here is your answer ====

Firstly u should know what's the meaning of antagonistic which means counter or opposite effect against one another.
As insulin and glucagon has opposite effect as one increase the blood sugar level n another decrease the blood sugar level.

Hope it helps u dear :)

Answer 2

These cells control blood glucose concentration by producing the antagonistic hormones insulin and glucagon: Beta cells secrete insulin. ... When the concentration of blood glucose drops (during exercise, for example), alpha cells secrete glucagon into the blood. Glucagon stimulates the liver to release glucose.