Difference between revisions of "Glucagon"
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: A [[Target Organ|target organ]] for [[glucagon]] is the [[liver]]. | : A [[Target Organ|target organ]] for [[glucagon]] is the [[liver]]. | ||
: When the [[liver]] detects [[glucagon]] it takes its stores of [[glycogen]] and converts them into [[glucose]] to be released into the [[blood]]. | : When the [[liver]] detects [[glucagon]] it takes its stores of [[glycogen]] and converts them into [[glucose]] to be released into the [[blood]]. | ||
| + | : [[Glucagon]] also causes [[Lipid|Fat]]s to turn into [[glucose]]. | ||