Which of the following is not an effect of glucagon?
A) It diminishes the degradation of hepatic proteins.
B) It enhances hepatic ketogenesis.
C) It increases hepatic glucose production.
D) It is secreted by the alpha cells of the pancreas.
E) It opposes the effect of insulin in most cases.

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Glucagon stimulates the degradation of hepatic proteins, leading to an increase in amino acids available for gluconeogenesis. It also enhances hepatic ketogenesis by promoting the release of fatty acids from adipose tissue. Glucagon increases hepatic glucose production by stimulating glycogenolysis and gluconeogenesis. Glucagon is secreted by the alpha cells of the pancreas. Glucagon opposes the effect of insulin in most cases by promoting glucose production and release into circulation. Therefore, the only option that is not an effect of glucagon is A, which states that it diminishes the degradation of hepatic proteins, which is the opposite of what glucagon actually does.

Which of the Following Is Not an Effect of Glucagon