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

question 17

Multiple Choice

Many hours after a meal,alpha (α) cells in the pancreatic islets secrete _________,which _________ blood glucose.

• A) glucagon;lowers
• B) glucagon;raises
• C) insulin;lowers
• D) insulin;raises
• E) glucocorticoids;raises

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