a hormone produced in the pancreas that stimulates the breakdown of glycogen to glucose in the liver.
a hormone. It is important in controlling the level of sugar within the blood. It stimulates liver cells to release glucose.
A hormone that raises the level of glucose (sugar) in the blood by releasing stored glucose from the liver. Glucagon is sometimes injected when a person has lost consciousness (passed out) from a low blood sugar reaction. The injected glucagon helps raise the level of glucose in the blood.
A pancreatic hormone that increases blood glucose levels.
hormone formed by the endocrine pancreas and secreted into the blood in response to hypoglycemia; increases blood glucose levels.
A hormone secreted by the cells of the Islets of Langerhans in response to a fall in blood glucose levels. Raises blood glucose levels.
A hormone secreted by the pancreas which increases blood sugar by activating the metabolism of fat from adipose tissue and amino acids from muscle. This hormone has the opposite reaction of insulin.
A protein hormone produced in the pancreas; a signal for the postabsorptive state; glucagon inhibits glycogen synthesis and stimulates its breakdown into glucose.
A peptide hormone produced in the ¥á cells of the pancreas that triggers the conversion of glycogen to glucose by the liver and with insulin controls blood glucose levels.
Another hormone produced by the pancreas, which has the opposite effect to insulin. It raises the concentration of glucose in the blood by promoting the breakdown of glycogen.
hormone produced by the pancreas that stimulates the breakdown of glycogen into glucose.
A hormone secreted by the alpha cells of the pancreatic islets; elevates blood glucose concentrations.
A hormone responsible for stimulating the conversion of glycogen back to glucose when blood sugar levels are low.
a hormone secreted by the pancreas; stimulates increases in blood sugar levels in the blood (thus opposing the action of insulin)
Glucagon is secreted by the alpha-cells of the pancreas to increase blood sugar levels by mobilization of stored glycogen from the liver. Glucagon secretion is stimulated by the protein content of a meal. Glucagon can be viewed as a mobilization hormone. High levels of insulin prevent the release of glucagon.
The hormone from the pancreas that causes the release of stored carbohydrate in the liver to restore blood glucose levels. Glucagon uses the second messenger cyclic AMP to exert its biological action.
(GLUE-ka-gon) Protein hormone that is produced by the islets of Langerhans (groups of cells in the pancreas) and promotes an increase in the sugar content of the blood by increasing the rate of glycogen breakdown in the liver
A hormone made by the pancreas that causes the liver to release glucose from body stores. Manufactured glucagon is injected to raise blood glucose levels in a person with severe hypoglycaemia.
A hormone counteracting the actions of insulin. Preventing the level of blood glucose to fall below a certain level by stimulating the liver to release stored glucose (stored as glycogen), thereby raisng the blood glucose concentration. Furthermore it releases fat from fat cells and converts it into glucose to be used for energy.
GLU-ka-gon A pancreatic hormone that breaks down glycogen into glucose, raising blood sugar levels. 664, 672
A hormone created in the pancreas to help regulate the blood sugar levels. Glucagon is released when blood sugar levels are low.
Hormone secreted by the pancreas that helps regulate blood sugar and also helps metabolize stored fat.
a hormone produced naturally by the human body to release stored glucose from the liver and raise blood glucose levels when needed. This doesn't work so well in diabetes so you can get Glucagon on prescription and it can be injected if you have a really bad hypo and need some glucose quick smart.
Hormone produced by alpha cells to release glycogen stored in liver and muscles. Glucagon injections are used to treat serious insulin reactions in persons with diabetes.
A hormone secreted by pancreatic alpha cells in the pancreas that causes the body to release stores of energy in the form of glucose when blood sugar levels are low.
A polypeptide hormone secreted by the panaceas that increases the concentration of glucose in the blood The blood glucose concentration is by far the most potent factor controlling glucagon secretion A decrease in the blood glucose concentration from its normal fasting level down to hypoglycemic levels can increase glucagon secretion as well as its plasma concentration Thus in hypoglycemia glucagon is secreted in large amounts It mobilizes glucose from the liver helping to correct the hypoglycemia On the other hand, an increase in the blood glucose concentration to hyperglycemic levels can decrease glucagon secretion as well as its plasma concentration
Glucagon is a 3.5kD hormone secreted by the A cells of the Islets of Langerhans in the pancreas and is involved in regulation of glucose homeostasis through enhanced synthesis and mobilization of glucose in the liver, and regulation of glucose-stimulated insulin secretion. its release is stimulated by hypoglycemia and inhibited by hyperglycemia, insulin, and somatostatin.
A hormone made by the pancreas that can be given by injection to make your liver produce glucose in order to raise your blood glucose.
Pancreatic hormone made in the alpha cell that signals the liver to release glycogen as glucose to raise the BG.
a hormone produced by the pancreas.
a protein hormone secreted by the pancreas to stimulate the liver to produce glucose.
A polypeptide hormone secreted by the alpha cells of the islets of Langerhans in response to hypoglycemia. Can be given as a intramuscular injection to treat severe hypoglycemia.
hormone released by the pancreas that stimulates the breakdown of glycogen and the release of glucose, thereby increasing blood levels of glucose. Glucagon and insulin work together to maintain blood sugar levels.
A hormone that raises the level of glucose (sugar) in the blood. The alpha cells of the pancreas (in areas called the islets of Langerhans) make glucagon when the body needs to put more sugar into the blood. An injectable form of glucagon, which can be bought in a drug store, is sometimes used to treat insulin shock. The glucagon is injected and quickly raises blood glucose levels. See also: Alpha cell.
A hormone that is responsible to help maintain proper blood sugar levels.
A body hormone that raises the level of sugar in the blood. Glucagon is made in the pancreas. It is released to the bloodstream when the level of sugar in the blood begins to fall below the normal range. Glucagon is available as a medication that can be injected. It is used to treat very severe low blood sugar when the affected person cannot swallow or passes out.
a hormone produced in the pancreas that increases blood glucose Glucose a simple sugar found in the blood. It is the body's main source of energy; also known as dextrose
hormone produced by the pancreas that converts stored carbohydrates (glycogen) into glucose, the body's energy source.
A hormone made in the pancreas that raises blood sugar levels. It can be given by injection to treat severe hypoglycemia.
A pancreatic hormone that normally maintains blood glucose levels in the fasting state and is suppressed during meals by amylin and insulin. Glucagon injection is indicated for the treatment of hypoglycemia.
A hormone secreted by the alpha cells of the pancreas. Glucagon is responsible for raising blood glucose.
A hormone responsible for the regulation of blood sugar levels.
Stimulates liver to convert glycogen and certain non-carbohydrates into glucose; Causing blood glucose levels to rise.
A hormone that raises the blood glucose level. When someone with diabetes has a very low blood glucose level, a glucagon injection can help raise the blood glucose quickly.
A hormone that elevates blood glucose and is used to treat glucogen storage disorder and hypoglycemia. It sometimes used in Stim tests.
Hormone responsible for helping maintain proper blood sugar levels. When blood sugar levels get too low, glucagon activates glucose production in the liver, as well as regulates the release of glycogen from muscle cells. It’s considered a catabolic hormone as it may cause the catabolism of muscle cell proteins for glucose.
a hormone produced in the pancreas which raises rather than lowers blood glucose. Because of this effect it can be injected if someone with diabetes has a low blood glucose, and for a short while the glucose will rise to normal. The effect, however, is fairly short, so as recovery occurs carbohydrate should be taken by mouth. Haemodialysis: a form of kidney dialysis, administered in hospitals, in which the blood is cleaned outside the body by a machine which passes the blood across a filter.
A hormone that raises the level of glucose in the blood. Glucagon, given by injection, is used to treat severe hypoglycemia.
A hormone also made in the pancreas (like insulin) that causes the blood sugar to rise. It is available to inject into people when they have severe (unconscious) insulin reactions.
a hormone secreted by the pancreas that exerts actions just the opposite of insulin. It responds to hypoglycemia and helps to increase blood sugar levels.
A secretion of the alpha cells in the islets of Langerhans which promotes the breakdown of glycogen in the liver. Whereas insulin decreases blood sugar, glucagon increases it and thus is an important regulator.
A pancreatic hormone that increases the concentration of blood sugar. Its effect is opposite to that of insulin.
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. It also increases the use of fats and excess amino acids for energy production.
hormone produced by the alpha cells in the pancreas. It raises blood glucose. An injectable form of glucagon, available by prescription, may be used to treat severe hypoglycemia.
Glucagon is a 29-amino acid polypeptide acting as an important hormone in carbohydrate metabolism. The polypeptide has a molecular weight of 3485 daltons and was discovered in 1923 by Kimball and Murlin.