Which of the followings statements regarding glucagon is false?
A
It is secreted by α-cells of Langerhans
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B
It acts antagonistically to insulin
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C
It decrease blood sugar level
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D
The gland responsible for its secretion is a heterocrine gland
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Solution
The correct option is C It decrease blood sugar level Glucagon increases blood sugar level. It is secreted by α-cells of islets of Langerhans of pancreas(heterocrine gland).