Which statement best describes glucagon?

a. Produced by the beta cells in Islets of Langerhans, decreases blood glucose
b. Produced by the beta cells in Islets of Langerhans, increases blood glucose
c. Produced by the alpha cells in Islets of Langerhans, decreases blood glucose
d. Produced by the alpha cells in Islets of Langerhans, increases blood glucose


Answer: d. Produced by the alpha cells in Islets of Langerhans, increases blood glucose

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