Differentiate: Insulin and Glucagon. - Biology

Differentiate: Insulin and Glucagon.

Distinguish Between

Insulin	Glucagon
It is secreted by P-cells of Islets of Langerhans.	It is secreted by a-cells of Islets of Langerhans.
It converts the excess glucose into glycogen.	It converts the glycogen into glucose.

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Chapter 9 The Endocrine System
Differentiate | Q 3

Define the following:

Endocrine glands

Which one of the following statement is true/ false?
The pituitary gland is both exocrine and endocrine in function.

Which parts of the alimentary canal produce hormones?

Study the diagram given below and then answer the questions that follow:

Name the cells of the pancreas that produce (1) glucagon (2) insulin.
State the main function of (1) glucagon and (2) insulin.
Why is the pancreas referred to as an exo-endocrine gland?
Why is insulin not given orally but is injected into the body?
What is the technical term for the cells of the pancreas that produce endocrine hormones?
Where in the body is the pancreas located?

State the Function

Testosterone

Choose the Odd One Out

Vasopressin is concerned with:

Which of the following is not an endocrine gland?

Choose the odd one out from series and write the category of the remaining terms: