glucagons
Pancreatic glucose releasers
Glucagons is the plural of glucagon, a hormone produced by the pancreas that raises blood glucose levels—the functional opposite of insulin.
When blood sugar drops, glucagon signals the liver to release stored glucose.
Medical contexts may reference glucagons when discussing hormone regulation or diabetes treatment: The interplay between insulin and glucagons maintains blood sugar balance.
Insufficient blood glucose
- hyperglycemiaAbnormally high blood glucose
- glucosePrimary cellular fuel
- glycogenStored glucose polymer
- insulinPancreatic glucose-regulating hormone
homeostasis · bloodstream · glucometer · ketones · liver · glucose tolerance · glycemic index · fasting
Short amino acid chain
- polypeptideAmino acid polymer
- secretionSubstance released by glands
- endocrineInternally secreting gland system
- islets of LangerhansPancreatic endocrine cell clusters
Metabolic fat decomposition
- proteolysisEnzymatic protein breakdown
- catabolismMetabolic molecular dismantling
- ATPCell's energy molecule
- substrateUnderlying supporting material
ketosis · fatty acids · amino acids · phosphorylation · metabolic · enzymes · energy release
Pancreatic endocrine cell clusters
- endocrineInternally secreting gland system
- exocrineSecreting externally via ducts
- pancreatic juiceDigestive enzymes from organ behind stomach
- pancreatectomySurgical gland extraction
Prepared supplies for disasters
- injectionSyringe-delivered dose
- nasal sprayAerosolized nostril medication
- unconsciousnessComplete lack of awareness
- diabetic emergencyDangerous blood sugar event
hypoglycemia
Insufficient blood glucose
- hyperglycemiaAbnormally high blood glucose
- glucosePrimary cellular fuel
- glycogenStored glucose polymer
insulin · homeostasis · bloodstream · glucometer · ketones · liver · glucose tolerance · glycemic index · fasting · blood glucose
peptide
Short amino acid chain
- polypeptideAmino acid polymer
- secretionSubstance released by glands
- endocrineInternally secreting gland system
lipolysis
Metabolic fat decomposition
- proteolysisEnzymatic protein breakdown
- catabolismMetabolic molecular dismantling
- ATPCell's energy molecule
substrate · ketosis · fatty acids · amino acids · phosphorylation · metabolic · enzymes · energy release
islets of Langerhans
Pancreatic endocrine cell clusters
- endocrineInternally secreting gland system
- exocrineSecreting externally via ducts
- pancreatic juiceDigestive enzymes from organ behind stomach
emergency kit
Prepared supplies for disasters
- injectionSyringe-delivered dose
- nasal sprayAerosolized nostril medication
- unconsciousnessComplete lack of awareness
diabetic emergency · intramuscular · subcutaneous · first aid · medical alert