Glucagon

question 123

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)has none of the above characteristics

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