Which of the following statements regarding glucagon is false?

It is secreted by alpha-cells of islets of Langerhans.

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It acts antagonistically to insulin.

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It decreases blood sugar level.

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The gland responsible for it's secretion is heterocrine gland.

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The correct option is C It decreases blood sugar level.
Glucagon is a hormone secreted by the alpha cells of the pancreas and works with other hormones and functions to control glucose levels in the blood. It is an antagonist to insulin secreted by the beta cells of pancreas.

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Which of the following statements regarding glucagon is false?

The correct option is C It decreases blood sugar level.Glucagon is a hormone secreted by the alpha cells of the pancreas and works with other hormones and functions to control glucose levels in the blood. It is an antagonist to insulin secreted by the beta cells of pancreas.

The correct option is C It decreases blood sugar level.
Glucagon is a hormone secreted by the alpha cells of the pancreas and works with other hormones and functions to control glucose levels in the blood. It is an antagonist to insulin secreted by the beta cells of pancreas.