Glucagon: Actions, Regulation and Features
In this article we will discuss about:- 1. Actions of Glucagon 2. Regulation of Secretion of Glucagon 3. Features. Glucagon is a peptide hormone. It is secreted by alpha or A cells of islets of Langerhans. Unlike insulin which is a hypoglycemic agent, glucagon is a hyperglycemic agent. Actions of Glucagon: 1. Carbohydrate metabolism 2. Fat metabolism On Carbohydrate Metabolism: [...]