When Do the Pancreatic Alpha Cells Release the Hormone Glucagon

question 61

Multiple Choice

When do the pancreatic alpha cells release the hormone glucagon?

• A) when secretion of insulin starts to decrease
• B) when blood glucose concentration starts to drop
• C) when release of epinephrine stops
• D) when release of norepinephrine stops
• E) when pancreatic beta cells are activated

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