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Question
Which of the following statement regarding glucagon is false?
Options
A.It is sexreted by α-cells of langerhans.
B.It act antagonistically to insulin.
C.It decreases blood sugar level.
D.The gland responsible for its secretion is heteronic gland.
Solution
Pancreas is heterocrine gland comprising both endocrine and exocrine parts. its endocrine parts consists of small masses of hormone secreting cells called islets of langerhans. The α -cells of latter serete glucasgons and its β-cells secrete insulin. These two hormones have antagonistic effects on the glucose level in the blood which means that insulin decreases the blood glucose level.
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