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Which of the following best describes the function of glucagon?
  1. Storing glucose as glycogen in the liver and muscle
  2. Releasing growth hormones from the adrenal glands
  3. Provides a link between the nervous and endocrine systems
  4. Releases glycogen stores from the liver to raise glucose levels
Explanation
Answer - D - Glucagon releases glycogen stores from the liver to raise glucose levels. It stimulates the liver to transform its glycogen stores back into glucose, which can then be released back into the bloodstream. Glucagon essentially serves the opposite function of insulin.
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