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What is Glucagon?

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A hormone formed in the pancreas which promotes the breakdown of glycogen to glucose in the liver.

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Glucagon is a peptide hormone, produced by alpha cells of the pancreas. It raises concentration of glucose and fatty acids in the bloodstream, and is considered to be the main catabolic hormone of the body. It is also used as a medication to treat a number of health conditions.

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