| Date | May 2009 | Marks available | 1 | Reference code | 09M.1.HL.TZ2.13 |
| Level | Higher level | Paper | Paper 1 | Time zone | Time zone 2 |
| Command term | Question number | 13 | Adapted from | N/A |
Question
Which structure releases glucagon?
A. α cells of the pancreas
B. β cells of the pancreas
C. Liver cells
D. Hypothalamus
Markscheme
A
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