| glucagon |
A protein hormone produced in the pancreas; a signal for the postabsorptive state; glucagon inhibits glycogen synthesis and stimulates its breakdown into glucose.
Ãâó: embryology.med.unsw.edu.au/Notes/Index/G.htm
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| glucagonoma |
(GLOO-kuh-guh-NO-ma) A rare pancreatic tumor that produces a hormone called glucagon. Glucagonomas can produce symptoms similar to diabetes.
Ãâó: www.seniormag.com/conditions/cancer/cancerglossary...
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| glucagon |
GLU-ka-gon A pancreatic hormone that breaks down glycogen into glucose, raising blood sugar levels. 664, 672
Ãâó: www.mhhe.com/biosci/genbio/life/glossaryg.mhtml
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| glucagon |
A hormone which decreases gastrointestinal muscular activity
Ãâó: glenlivet.mph.ed.ac.uk/endo/private/glossary.htm
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| glucagon |
a protein hormone secreted by the pancreas to stimulate the liver to produce glucose. goiter - enlarged thyroid gland. gonads - ovaries and testes. gonadotropins - luteinizing hormone and follicle-stimulating hormone, produced by the pituitary gland. Guillain-Barr?syndrome (GBS) - a reversible condition that affects the nerves in the body. GBS can result in muscle weakness, pain, and even temporary paralysis of the facial, chest, and leg muscles. ...
Ãâó: www.chw.org/display/PPF/DocID/2687/router.asp
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