Many hours after a meal, alpha (α) cells in the pancreatic islets (islets of Langerhans) secrete
A)glucagon, which lowers blood glucose.
B)glucagon, which raises blood glucose.
C)insulin, which lowers blood glucose.
D)insulin, which raises blood glucose.
E)glucocorticoids, which raise blood glucose.

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Alpha cells secrete glucagon, which raises blood glucose levels by promoting the release of glucose from liver stores.

Many Hours After a Meal, Alpha (α) Cells in the Pancreatic