Which of the following statements is true of amylin?
A. It increases output from the liver (glycogenolysis) stimulated by glucagon.
B. Unlike type1 DM, amylin is deficient to absent consistent with insulin availability in type 2 DM.
C. It accelerates gastric emptying and fuels glucagon secretion.
D. It is the hormone co-secreted by the pancreas beta cells with insulin.
Answer: D
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