Multiple choice

Which of the following cells of islets of Langerhans are responsible for the secretion of glucagon?

  1. Alpha cells

  2. Beta cells

  3. Delta cells

  4. Gamma cells

  5. -

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Explanation

They make up to 20% of the human islet cells synthesising and secreting the peptide hormone glucagon, which elevates the glucose levels in the blood.