Glucagon is produced in the islets of Langerhans by

β

cells

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α

cells

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Delta cells

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Both A and B

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Solution

The correct option is B $α$ cells
The alpha cells of the islets of Langerhans produce the hormone glucagon, which releases glucose from the liver and fatty acids from fat tissue.

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