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Glucagon produced by `alpha`-cells of islets of Langerhans

A

Glucagon converts glucose into glycogen and increases the concentration of blood sugar

B

Glucagon converts glycogen into glucose and increases the concentration of blood sugar

C

Glucagon converts glucose into glycogen

D

None of these

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B
Cells of islets of langerhens secrete glucagons that help to increase blood glucose level by conversion of glycogen into glucose called glycogenolysis.
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