Question

Glucagon hormone is secreted by.

• A. $\beta$ cells of islets of Langerhans
• B. $\alpha$ cells of islets of Langerhans
• C. $\gamma$ cells of islets of Langerhans
• D. $\delta$ cells of islets of Langerhans

Answer 1

Answer: (B)

$\alpha$ cells of islets of Langerhans

The correct option is B.

Glucagon is a 29-amino acid peptide hormone predominantly secreted from the alpha cells of the islets of Langerhans of the pancreas.