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When the levels of glucose drop, alpha-cells in the pancreas secrete ____________________(a) glucose(b) glucagon(c) starch(d) pancreatic fluidThe question was asked during an interview.My question is taken from Cancer in division Cancer of Cell Biology

Answer» CORRECT answer is (b) glucagon

Explanation: When the glucose LEVELS drop, alpha cells in the pancreas SECRETE glucagon in an EFFORT to maintain the glucose levels.The glucagon acts through G-protein coupled receptor and stimulates the BREAKDOWN of glycogen.


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