A hormone secreted by the a-cells of the pancreas which causes an increase in blood glucose by increasing the breakdown of liver glycogen and stimulating gluconeogenesis.
A hormone produced by the pancreas that increases the level of glucose (sugar) in the blood.
A hormone produced by the pancreas that causes the breakdown of glycogen in the liver. Glycogen is a form of storage sugar and its breakdown releases glucose for energy production.
A pancreatic hormone that triggers the breakdown of glycogen and is stored in the liver and some other tissues.
A hormone secreted by the islets of Langerhans in the pancreas, which increases the level of blood sugar by stimulating the breakdown of glycogen.
A polypeptide synthesized and released by a cells of the islets of Langerhans in the pancreas. Serves as an anti-insulin with respect to glucose homeostasis. Glucagon stimulates gluconeogenesis and glycogenolysis.
Hormone produced in the pancreas that stimulates the conversion of glycogen in the liver to glucose; preparations of glucagon are sometimes used to treat certain hypoglycemic (low blood sugar) conditions.
Pancreatic hormone from alpha cells that elevates blood glucose.
Substance used to treat severe hypoglycemia (low blood sugar level). Glucagon is a hormone that stimulates release of glucose from the liver and is an important part of the body’s process of regulating blood sugar levels. Glucagon can be given by injection to reverse severe insulin-induced hypoglycemia. Glucagon may also be used before X rays of the gastrointestinal tract as a diagnostic aid, and it formerly was used to reverse a coma induced as part of insulin coma therapy, a treatment for schizophrenia that is no longer used in the United States.
A hormone, produced by the pancreas, that causes an increase in the blood sugar level and thus has an effect opposite to that of ‘insulin. Glucagon is administered by injection to counteract diabetic hypoglycemia.
A hormone, secreted by the alpha cells of the islets of Langerhans in the pancreas, which increases the amount of glucose in the blood by promoting the breakdown of liver glycogen (glycogenolysis). It is secreted in response to a lowered blood sugar and can be used in emergencies to treat hypoglycaemia.
A polypeptide hormone secreted by the alpha cells of the pancreas that increases the blood glucose level by stimulating the liver to change stored glycogen to glucose. Glucagon opposes the action of insulin, and it is used as an injection in diabetes to reverse hypoglycemic reactions and insulin shock. It also increases the use of fats and excess amino acids for energy production. It is obtained from pork and beef pancreas glands. Parenteral administration of glucagon relaxes the smooth muscle of the stomach, duodenum, small bowel, and colon.
Glucagon, a hormone responsible for maintaining glucose homeostasis in the body, functions to balance insulin levels. This regulatory hormone operates in opposition to insulin and serves to prevent low blood sugar levels. The extent of glucagon concentration in the bloodstream is inversely correlated to the quantity of insulin present. An ample and consistent protein intake serves as a stimulus for an increase in glucagon levels.
Glucagon is a hormone that prompts the conversion of stored glycogen into glucose, a basic type of sugar. When blood glucose levels are low, the pancreas releases glucagon.
Glucagon is utilized as an injectable medication in emergency situations to treat individuals with diabetes mellitus who have become unconscious due to hypoglycemia, or low blood glucose levels. It sometimes causes side effects such as nausea and vomiting.