The Role of Glucagon
Glucagon is the "partner" hormone to insulin, raising blood sugar when it drops too low.
When is glucagon released by the pancreas?
What is The Role of Glucagon?
"Glucagon is a peptide hormone, produced by alpha cells of the pancreas, that raises the concentration of glucose and fatty acids in the bloodstream."
Which organ monitors blood glucose concentration and releases insulin or glucagon?
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Raising Blood Sugar
Released when blood glucose concentration is too low (e.g., while fasting).
Causes the liver to break down stored glycogen back into glucose.
The glucose is then released back into the bloodstream.
Remember: Glucagon is released when the glucose is GO-NE.
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