In-Text Figure Based Questions

question 42

Multiple Choice

In-Text Figure Based Questions
-Which pancreatic cells secrete glucagon? List the effects of glucagon. (Figure 18-17)

• A) alpha; to increase blood glucose levels by increasing the breakdown of glycogen and fat, and by increasing the synthesis and release of glucose by the liver
• B) beta; to increase blood glucose levels by increasing the breakdown of glycogen and fat, and by increasing the synthesis and release of glucose by the liver
• C) delta; to increase blood glucose levels by increasing the breakdown of glycogen and fat, and by increasing the synthesis and release of glucose by the liver
• D) alpha; to decrease blood glucose levels by decreasing the breakdown of glycogen and fat, and by increasing cellular uptake of glucose
• E) beta; to decrease blood glucose levels by decreasing the breakdown of glycogen and fat, and by increasing cellular uptake of glucose

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