Name the hormone secreted by the alpha cells of islets of Langerhans of the pancreas.

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Glucagon hormone is secreted by the alpha cells of islets of Langerhans of pancreas. It converts glucagon into glucose and released it in the blood stream when the levels of blood glucose are less.

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Statement 1: Insulin is secreted by the alpha cells.

Statement 2: Alpha cells are present in the Islets of Langerhans.