You have administered glucagon to a diabetic patient. Which of the following should occur?

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Glucagon stimulates glycogenolysis, which breaks down glycogen into glucose, resulting in an increased blood glucose level. This is the opposite effect of insulin, which stimulates glycogenesis, the conversion of glucose into glycogen, resulting in a decreased blood glucose level. Choices A and B are incorrect because glucagon stimulates pancreatic alpha cells, which in turn release stored glucose from the liver, and has no effect on beta cells. Choice C is incorrect because glycogenesis would result in a decreased blood glucose level, which is the opposite effect of glucagon.

You Have Administered Glucagon to a Diabetic Patient