Many Hours After a Meal, Alpha (α) Cells in the Pancreatic

question 17

Multiple Choice

Many hours after a meal, alpha (α) cells in the pancreatic islets (islets of Langerhans) secrete

• A)glucagon, which lowers blood glucose.
• B)glucagon, which raises blood glucose.
• C)insulin, which lowers blood glucose.
• D)insulin, which raises blood glucose.
• E)glucocorticoids, which raise blood glucose.

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