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How does glucagon increase splanchnic blood flow? paramedic here, trying to wrap my head around octreotide.
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CAMP modulated: It increases cAMP levels, leading to phosphorylation of myosin light chain kinase, modulating calmodulin complex sensitivity, leading to smooth muscle relaxation.
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