Glucagon secretion is stimulated by

A. hypoglycemia and high plasma epinephrine concentration.
B. hyperglycemia and a high concentration of epinephrine.
C. hyperglycemia and high plasma incretin concentration.
D. hypoglycemia and parasympathetic nerve firing.
E. high plasma epinephrine and high plasma incretin concentrations.


Answer: A

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