Which two hormones cause the liver to convert glycogen to glucose?
a. Thyroxine and insulin
b. Insulin and cortisol
c. Parathyroid hormone (PTH) and oxytocin
d. Glucagon and epinephrine
ANS: D
Glucagon and epinephrine both stimulate the liver to convert glycogen to glucose. Thyroxine, PTH, and oxytocin do not directly affect glucose levels. Insulin causes glucose to be stored as glycogen.
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