Which is a peptide hormone secreted from the alpha cells of the pancreatic islets of Langerhans that is used along with emergency medical treatment to treat very low blood sugar?
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Correct answer: C
Explanation
The correct answer is Option 3 i.e. Glucagon
The peptide hormone secreted from the alpha cells of the pancreatic islets of Langerhans that is used along with emergency medical treatment to treat very low blood sugar is glucagon.Glucagon acts to raise blood glucose levels, primarily by stimulating the liver to convert stored glycogen into glucose (a process called glycogenolysis) and to produce new glucose from other sources (gluconeogenesis). This counteracts the effect of insulin and is crucial for preventing and treating severe hypoglycemia. It can be administered by injection in emergency situations where blood sugar drops dangerously low.