Which of the Following Is True of Glucagon?
A)it Is $\beta$

question 21

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is true of glucagon?

• A)it is released from the pancreatic \(\beta\)-cells when glucose levels are low
• B)its synthesis and release are exclusively under the control of epinephrine
• C)the primary targets of glucagon are liver, adipose and muscle tissue
• D)major pathways promoted by glucagon include glycogenolysis and glycolysis
• E)none of the above

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