MCQ
Glucagon hormone is secreted by
- APituitary
- BAdrenal
- CBeta cells of islets of Langerhans
- ✓Alpha cells of islets of Langerhans
✓
Answer
Correct option: D.
Alpha cells of islets of Langerhans
d
(d)Glucagon is a hyperglycaemic or diabetogenic polypetide hormone secreted by $\alpha$-cells of islets of langerhans. Its secretion is stimulated by low blood sugar level.
(d)Glucagon is a hyperglycaemic or diabetogenic polypetide hormone secreted by $\alpha$-cells of islets of langerhans. Its secretion is stimulated by low blood sugar level.
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