MEDICAL
PANCREAS
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Question
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Which pancreatic cells secrete glucagon?
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alpha
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beta
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delta
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f cells
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -The -cells secrete glucagon as a response to low blood glucose. The major function of glucagon is to release glucose from the glycogen stores in the liver.
Detailed explanation-2: -Alpha cells ( cells) are endocrine cells that are found in the Islets of Langerhans in the pancreas. Alpha cells secrete the peptide hormone glucagon in order to increase glucose levels in the blood stream.
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