What is the function of the hormone glucagon?

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(C) Glucagon is a peptide hormone secreted by the $\alpha$-cells of the Islets of Langerhans in the pancreas.It acts mainly on the liver cells (hepato

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Stimulates glycogenolysis and releases glucose from liver cells

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(C) Glucagon is a peptide hormone secreted by the $\alpha$-cells of the Islets of Langerhans in the pancreas.It acts mainly on the liver cells (hepatocytes) and stimulates glycogenolysis,which is the breakdown of glycogen into glucose.This process increases the blood glucose level (hyperglycemic hormone).It also stimulates gluconeogenesis,which contributes to the increase in blood glucose levels.Therefore,option $C$ is the correct function.

Types of cells (Langerhans)	Hormones
$\alpha$-cells secrete	$A$
$\beta$-cells secrete	$B$
$\delta$-cells secrete	$C$

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