Liver and Pancreas Functions · Physiology

Which pancreatic hormone raises blood glucose levels during fasting?

  1. Insulin
  2. Somatostatin
  3. Glucagon
  4. Pancreatic polypeptide
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Correct answer: Glucagon

Glucagon increases blood glucose by stimulating glycogenolysis and gluconeogenesis. It is secreted during fasting.

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