Which hormone is secreted by alpha cells of the islets of Langerhans of the pancreas?
A) glucose
B) glucagon
C) glucocorticoids
D) glycogen
B
Explanation: A) Glucose is blood sugar; it is not secreted by the pancreas.
B) Correct!
C) Glucocorticoids is a category of hormones secreted by the adrenal cortex.
D) Glycogen is glucose stored in the liver.
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