A hormone produced by the pancreas that increases the level of glucose (sugar) in the blood.

[Gk. glykys, sweet + ago, to lead toward] A peptide hormone secreted by pancreatic endocrine cells that raises blood glucose levels; an antagonistic hormone to insulin.

A hormone that increases the amount of glucose in the blood; secreted by the pancreas

1923, from gluco- + Greek agon, present participle of agein "to lead" (see act (n.)).

A protein hormone produced by the pancreas that has important effects in regulation of carbohydrate metabolism.

(gloo´kua-gon) A polypeptide hormone secreted by the alpha cells of the pancreatic islets. It acts primarily on the liver to promote glycogenolysis and raise blood glucose levels. glucocorticoids

the name of a polypeptide hormone that is secreted by A cells in the islets of the langerhans that will increase the glucose concentration in our blood.

Glucagon is a peptide hormone that is produced by the pancreas to control the body's glucose levels. Glucagon works by transforming sugar that is stored in the liver in the form of glycogen into [..]

A hormone produced by the pancreas that releases the body's stored sugar (glycogen) into the blood. An injectable form of glucagon, which can be bought in a drug store, is sometimes used to treat [..]

A hormone, released by alpha cells in the islets of Langerhans, that increases blood glucose. See Table 5.2. Compare insulin.

(GLOO-kah-gahn) a 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.

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

A hormone produced in the pancreas that raises blood sugar levels.

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A hormone produced by the pancreas that increases the level of glucose (sugar) in the blood.

Say: gloo-kuh-gon

Glucagon is a hormone, secreted by alpha cells of the pancreas, that elevates blood sugar levels.

A peptide hormone produced in the α cells of the pancreas that triggers the conversion of glycogen to glucose by the liver; acts with insulin to control blood glucose levels. (Figure 20-45)

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 [..]

A pancreatic peptide hormone of about 29 amino acids secreted by PANCREATIC ALPHA CELLS. It has an important role in regulation of BLOOD GLUCOSE concentration, ketone metabolism, and several other bio [..]

A hormone that helps convert stored carbohydrates into glucose (sugar) so they can be used as energy.

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.

A hormone produced by the pancreas that increases the level of glucose (sugar) in the blood.

a medication that increases blood sugar and also blocks the effects of beta-blocker medications

a hormone produce by the α cells of the pancreas which stimulates cells to release glucose from storage molecules such as glycogen, raising levels of blood glucose.

A protein hormone that is produced especially by the islets of Langerhans and that promotes an increase in the sugar content of the blood by increasing the rate of glycogen breakdown in the liver.

Glucagon for Injection, for intravenous or intramuscular use, is a gastrointestinal motility inhibitor that is produced by solid phase peptide synthesis. Glucagon is a single-chain polypeptide contain [..]

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.

(biochemistry) A hormone, produced by the pancreas, that opposes the action of insulin by stimulating the production of sugar.

A hormone produced by the pancreas which causes a rise in blood glucose by freeing glycogen from the liver. It is available as an injection to treat a severe hypo when food or drink cannot be administered.

A hormone that increases blood sugar levels.

a hormone produced by the pancreas that raises the blood sugar level by promoting the conversion of glycogen to glucose in the liver.