Question

A person's pancreas begins producing glucagon. What is the most likely stimulant?

The person just ate a large meal that was heavy in carbohydrates.
The person just ate a large meal that was heavy in fats.
The person has not drunk water in many hours.
The person has not eaten any food for several hours.

Answer 1

the person hasn't eaten any for several hours

Answer 2

Glucagon is a hormone which produced to maintain glucose levels in the bloodstream when fasting. When the body needs additional glucose, then glucagon is released by the alpha cells in the pancreas.

The most likely stimulant for a person's pancreas which begins producing glucagon is that the person hasn't eaten anything for several hours. Correct answer: D