GENERAL HISTOLOGY

LIVER PANCREAS

PANCREAS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
The name of the hormone that increases the amount of sugar in the blood is called ____
A
insulin
B
glucagon
C
glycogen
D
CCK
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Glucagon is a hormone that your pancreas makes to help regulate your blood glucose (sugar) levels. Glucagon increases your blood sugar level and prevents it from dropping too low, whereas insulin, another hormone, decreases blood sugar levels.

Detailed explanation-2: -Glucagon-a hormone that raises blood glucose levels-is used to treat severe hypoglycemia. Glucagon is taken as a spray into the nose or an injection administered under the skin.

Detailed explanation-3: -Glucagon is a glucoregulatory peptide hormone that counteracts the actions of insulin by stimulating hepatic glucose production and thereby increases blood glucose levels.

Detailed explanation-4: -Glucagon is a peptide hormone, produced by alpha cells of the pancreas. It raises concentration of glucose and fatty acids in the bloodstream, and is considered to be the main catabolic hormone of the body. It is also used as a medication to treat a number of health conditions.

Detailed explanation-5: -(GLOO-kuh-gon) A hormone produced by the pancreas that increases the level of glucose (sugar) in the blood.

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