Many hours after a meal, alpha (?) cells in the pancreatic islets secrete ________, which ________ blood glucose.

A. glucocorticoids; raises
B. insulin; lowers
C. glucagon; raises
D. glucagon; lowers
E. insulin; raises


Answer: C

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