Question

many hours after a meal, alpha (a) cells in the pancreatic islets secrete ____, which ____ blood glucose. multiple choice glucagon; lowers glucagon; raises glucocorticoids; raises insulin; lowers insulin; raises

Explanation:

Alpha cells in the pancreatic islets secrete glucagon. Glucagon's function is to raise blood glucose levels. Insulin is secreted by beta cells and lowers blood glucose. Glucocorticoids are not secreted by pancreatic islets.

Answer:

glucagon; raises