Glucagon has an important counter-regulatory role that prevents hypoglycemia. Which glucagon-stimulated enzyme increases hepatic glucose production and, thus, blood glucose?

A. hormone-sensitive lipase
B. lipoprotein lipase
C. fructose-1,6-bisphosphatase
D. glycogen synthase
E. fatty acyl oxidase


ANS: C

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