Which of the following statements regarding glucagon is false?

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It is secreted by $\alpha -$ cells of Langerhans
B
It acts antagonistically to insulin
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It decreases blood sugar level
D
The gland responsible for its secretion is heterocrine gland.

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Correct option: C.

It decreases blood sugar level

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Pancreas is a heterocrine gland comprising both endocrine and exocrine parts. Its endocrine part consists of small masses of hormone secreting cells called islets of langerhans. The $\alpha -$ cells of latter secrete glucagons and its $\beta -$ cells secrete insulin. These two hormones have antagonistic effects on the glucose level in the blood which means that insulin decreases the blood glucose level while glucagon increases blood glucose level.

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