Assertion: endocrine system's hormone | /r/Synonym | glucagon
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text: Alpha cells secrete hormone called glucagon which signal the liver to release its storage of glucose in the form of glycogen (which is just a starch; glycogen is a bunch of glucoses stuck together to make a starch) because you need some glucose for something like, if you haven’t ate for a while or you need a burst of energy.
text: Alpha cells are responsible for producing a hormone known as glucagon.
text: Two important hormones produced by the islet cells are insulin and glucagon .
text: The alpha cells produce a hormone called glucagon
text: When it falls below a certain point, the pancreas releases another hormone called glucagon.
text: The pancreas does more than just produce enzymes: it also produces two hormones called insulin and glucagon.
text: Alpha cells are responsible for producing a hormone known as glucagon.
text: They secrete a hormone known as glucagon which is a polypeptide made up of 29 amino acids, which raise blood sugar as needed to maintain normal levels.