Glucagon

question 61

Multiple Choice

Glucagon

• A) is secreted by the beta cells of the islets of Langerhans
• B) is secreted in response to a fall in blood glucose
• C) is, in general, antagonistic to all other hormones in terms of metabolic effects
• D) increases fat stores by inhibiting the enzyme that catalyzes triglyceride breakdown
• E) none of these

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