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the pancreatic hormone that is secreted to increase blood sugar levels is called
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The pancreas has two main types of cells that secrete hormones: beta cells (secrete insulin, which lowers blood sugar) and alpha cells (secrete glucagon). Glucagon acts on the liver to break down glycogen (stored sugar) into glucose and release it into the bloodstream, thus increasing blood sugar levels.
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