Definitions for glucagon
ˈglu kəˌgɒnglucagon

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. glucagonnoun

   a hormone secreted by the pancreas; stimulates increases in blood sugar levels in the blood (thus opposing the action of insulin)

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1. glucagonnoun

   A hormone, produced by the pancreas, that opposes the action of insulin by stimulating the production of sugar

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1. glucagon

   Glucagon is a hormone produced by the pancreas that raises blood glucose levels. Its effect is opposite that of insulin, which lowers blood glucose levels. The pancreas releases glucagon when blood sugar (glucose) levels fall too low. Glucagon triggers the liver to convert stored glycogen into glucose, which is released into the bloodstream, thereby increasing blood sugar levels.

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1. Glucagon

   Glucagon, a peptide hormone secreted by the pancreas, raises blood glucose levels. Its effect is opposite that of insulin, which lowers blood glucose levels. The pancreas releases glucagon when blood sugar levels fall too low. Glucagon causes the liver to convert stored glycogen into glucose, which is released into the bloodstream. High blood glucose levels stimulate the release of insulin. Insulin allows glucose to be taken up and used by insulin-dependent tissues. Thus, glucagon and insulin are part of a feedback system that keeps blood glucose levels at a stable level. Glucagon belongs to a family of several other related hormones.

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1. Glucagon

   A 29-amino acid pancreatic peptide derived from proglucagon which is also the precursor of intestinal GLUCAGON-LIKE PEPTIDES. Glucagon is secreted by PANCREATIC ALPHA CELLS and plays an important role in regulation of BLOOD GLUCOSE concentration, ketone metabolism, and several other biochemical and physiological processes. (From Gilman et al., Goodman and Gilman's The Pharmacological Basis of Therapeutics, 9th ed, p1511)

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1. glucagon

   Is a peptide hormone.

   Glucagon and Insulin are part of a feedback system in the body that keeps blood glucose levels at a stable level.

   
   

   Submitted by MaryC on May 18, 2015  

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1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of glucagon in Chaldean Numerology is: 4

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of glucagon in Pythagorean Numerology is: 8

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   This is the first orally-available GLP-1 (glucagon-like peptide-1) receptor agonist and that's a pretty big deal, just being able to take a pill every day makes it much more accessible.

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
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   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Glucagon
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