Glucagon is a peptide hormone that is secreted by the alpha cells of the pancreas.
Function: To raise blood-sugar level by signaling the liver to breakdown glycogen into glucose and release it into the bloodstream.
« Back to Glossary IndexGlucagon is a peptide hormone that is secreted by the alpha cells of the pancreas.
Function: To raise blood-sugar level by signaling the liver to breakdown glycogen into glucose and release it into the bloodstream.
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