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: [...]
In this article we will discuss about the actions of antidiuretic hormone and actions of oxytocin hormones that are secreted by posterior pituitary hormones. Posterior pituitor, gland is also known as neurohypophysis. The hormones of posterior pituitary gland are synthesized in the neurons of the hypothalamus. The two different groups of neurons in the hypothalamus, which synthesize these hormones are, [...]
In this article we will discuss about the role of hormones in glucose homeostasis. Glucose homeostasis is brought about by: a. Actions of hormones on metabolism and glucostatic role of b. Hypothalamus c. Liver Actions of Hormones on Metabolism: Many of the hormones have role to play and there are five hyperglycemic hormones and only one hypoglycemic hormone. The hormones [...]