The major metabolic effects of glucagon include
A. stimulating glycogenolysis and gluconeogenesis in the liver.
B. stimulating the activity of glycogen synthase in the liver.
C. inhibiting the enzyme glycogen phosphorylase in the liver.
D. stimulating glucose uptake into skeletal muscle cells.
E. stimulating triglyceride synthesis in adipose tissue.
Answer: A
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