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What glucagon does?

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∙ 11y ago
Updated: 10/10/2023

Glucagon: increases blood glucose by braking down glycogen by the liver (glycogenolysis)

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Where is glucagon made?

Glucagon is made in the pancreas


What is the accented syllable for glucagon?

Glucagon is accented on the first syllable.


What is chemical formula for glucagon?

The chemical formula for glucagon is C29H41N9O10.


What does the glucagon do as a hormone and where is it produced?

Glucagon converts glucose into glycogen,it is produced from liver


Which hormone acts antagonistically to insulin produced by the same endocrine organ?

That is the hormone glucogon. It increases the sugar level


insulin and glucagon are examples of what type of substance?

insulin and glucagon are examples of what type of substance


Does glucagon increase or decrease blood glucose levels?

Glucagon increases blood glucose levels.


Does glucagon raise or lower blood sugar levels?

Glucagon raises blood sugar levels.


What hormone does the pancreas release in response to high concentration of blood sugar?

That would be the peptide hormone called "Glucagon". (GLOO-kuh-gone)


Is glucagone an enzyme?

No, glucagon is not an enzyme. Glucagon is a hormone.


Type of hormone secreting cell that secretes glucagon?

The alpha cells of the pancreas are the source of release glucagon.


Glucagon is produced by the?

pancreas

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