⟩ Glucagon
* a) Is secreted by beta-islet cell of pancreas
* b) Is a polypeptide hormone
* c) Has a positive cardiac inotropic effect
* d) Causes gluconeogenesis in the liver
* e) Causes glycogenolysis in the liver
Answer a. F b. T c. T d. T e. T
* a) Is secreted by beta-islet cell of pancreas
* b) Is a polypeptide hormone
* c) Has a positive cardiac inotropic effect
* d) Causes gluconeogenesis in the liver
* e) Causes glycogenolysis in the liver
Answer a. F b. T c. T d. T e. T
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