Sarah is a type 1 diabetic.She recently refilled her prescription,but was given glucagon instead of insulin.After her first glucagon injection,which of the following is likely TRUE?

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Glucagon is a hormone that raises blood glucose levels by stimulating glycogenolysis in the liver and gluconeogenesis. Therefore, after Sarah's injection of glucagon, it is likely that there will be increased glycogenolysis in the liver, which releases glucose into circulation. Thus, E is the correct choice. A is incorrect because glucagon does not stimulate glucose uptake by muscle cells, and B, C, and D are incorrect because glucagon does not stimulate triglyceride synthesis in adipose tissue, decrease glycogenolysis in muscle, or decrease gluconeogenesis in the liver.

Sarah Is a Type 1 Diabetic