The Hormone Secreted by the Pancreatic Alpha Cells Would Result

question 51

Multiple Choice

The hormone secreted by the pancreatic alpha cells would result in

• A) decreased breakdown of glycogen to glucose in the liver and skeletal muscles.
• B) increased triglyceride synthesis in adipose tissues.
• C) increased rate of glucose utilization.
• D) increased rate of ATP generation.
• E) increased synthesis and release of glucose by the liver.

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