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Question
Alpha cells of the pancreas secrete ______.
Options
Glycogen
Glucose
Glucagon
Insulin
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Solution
Alpha cells of the pancreas secrete glucagon.
Explanation:
Alpha cells secrete glucagon to raise low blood glucose levels by triggering the liver to release stored glucose into the bloodstream.
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Insulin hormone
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Short answer question
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