Glucagon is a hormone secreted by pancreatic alpha cells that raises blood glucose levels by promoting glycogen breakdown and the release of glucose by the liver.
Glukagon ist ein von den Alpha-Zellen der Bauchspeicheldrüse abgegebenes Hormon, das den Blutzuckerspiegel erhöht, indem es den Glykogenabbau und die Freisetzung von Glukose durch die Leber fördert.
| Front | glucagon |
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| Back | A hormone secreted by pancreatic alpha cells that raises blood glucose levels. It promotes glycogen breakdown and release of glucose by the liver. |
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