ANATOMY

GENERAL ANATOMY

ENDOCRINE SYSTEM

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Glucagon is secreted by:
A
pancreas
B
spleen
C
pineal gland
D
adrenal gland
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Glucagon is a hormone that works with other hormones and bodily functions to control glucose levels in the blood. It comes from alpha cells found in the pancreas and is closely related to insulin-secreting beta cells, making it a crucial component that keeps the body’s blood glucose levels stable.

Detailed explanation-2: -Glucagon is a hormone that is involved in controlling blood sugar (glucose) levels. It is produced by the alpha cells, found in the islets of Langerhans, in the pancreas, from where it is released into the bloodstream.

Detailed explanation-3: -The secretion of glucagon by pancreatic -cells plays a critical role in the regulation of glycaemia. This hormone counteracts hypoglycaemia and opposes insulin actions by stimulating hepatic glucose synthesis and mobilization, thereby increasing blood glucose concentrations.

Detailed explanation-4: -Glucagon is a hormone your pancreas makes that triggers glycogen to convert back into glucose and to enter your bloodstream so your body can use it for energy. Glucagon and insulin are the primary natural hormones that regulate your body’s blood glucose levels.

Detailed explanation-5: -A well-known effect of glucagon is to stimulate insulin secretion from the islet beta cells, which raises insulin concentrations (4).

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