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Glucagon and Its Mode of Action

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I am located just below the stomach within the curve of the duodenum. I am both exocrine and endocrine in function. I secretes hormones such as insulin, glucagon and pancreatic polypeptide. Who am I?

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Gall bladder

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Liver

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Pancreas

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Stomach

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Solution

The correct option is B Pancreas
It is pancreas. It possesses all the above mentioned characteristic features. It secretes insulin and glucagon which regulates the blood glucose levels. Gall bladder, liver and stomach do not possess these characteristic features.

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