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Glucagon secreted by the alpha-cells of the islets of Langerhans does this function
Options
(a) Glucagon converts glucose into glycogen and increases the concentration of blood sugar
(b) Glucagon converts glycogen into glucose and increases the concentration of blood sugar
(c) Glucagon converts glucose into glycogen
(d) None of these
Correct Answer:
Glucagon converts glycogen into glucose and increases the concentration of blood sugar
Explanation:
Stored glycogen is broken down to glucose under the effect of glucagons secreted by alpha cells of Islets of Langerhans.
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Topics: Human Digestion and Breathing
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Subject: Biology
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