Glucagon ___________.
A) is considered a hypoglycemic hormone
B) triggers gluconeogenesis
C) triggers the conversion of glucose into glycogen
D) stimulates the absorption of glucose from the blood

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Glucagon is a hyperglycemic hormone, which means it increases glucose levels in the blood. It triggers gluconeogenesis, which is the production of glucose from non-carbohydrate sources such as amino acids and fatty acids. Glucagon also promotes the breakdown of glycogen in the liver to release glucose into the bloodstream, which further increases glucose levels. It does not stimulate the absorption of glucose from the blood, nor does it convert glucose into glycogen.