Glucagon,secreted by the $\alpha$-cells of the Islets of Langerhans,performs which of the following functions?

  • A
    Glucagon converts glucose into glycogen and increases the concentration of blood sugar.
  • B
    Glucagon converts glycogen into glucose and increases the concentration of blood sugar.
  • C
    Glucagon converts glucose into glycogen.
  • D
    None of these.

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