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Glucagon is secreted by alpha cells of the pancreas.

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Solution

The correct option is A True
The alpha cells of pancreas secrete hormone glucagon. It is a peptide hormone playing a key role in maintaining blood glucose levels. It acts mainly on hepatocytes and stimulates the process of glycogenolysis (glycogen glucose conversion) resulting in hyperglycemia (increased blood glucose level).
So, the given statement is 'True'.

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