Core DNA has an invariant length of 146 bp, the minimum length of DNA needed to form a stable monomeric nucleosome, and is relatively resistant to digestion by nucleases- DNA FINGER PRINTING

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The glucagon receptor, found primarily on liver cells, is coupled to the Gαs protein, to activate adenylyl cyclase and increase intracellular cAMP

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The binding of glucagon to its receptor, leading to activation of protein kinase A, which inhibits glycogen synthesis and promotes glycogenolysis

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Glucagon receptors located on the same hepatic cells to activate phospholipase C, and the resulting increase in cytoplasmic Ca2+ also stimulates glycogenolysis

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Pancreatic B cells contain GABA, and coincident with the increased insulin secretion produced by hyperglycemia, GABA is released and acts on the A cells by activating GABA A receptors

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GABA A receptors are Cl– channels, and the resulting Cl– influx hyperpolarizes the A cells to inhibit glucagon secretion