Differentiate: Insulin and Glucagon. - Vidyadip

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Differentiate: Insulin and Glucagon.

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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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