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Glucagon

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Key Stage 4

Meaning

Glucagon is a hormone which acts to increase levels of glucose in the blood.

About Glucagon

Glucagon is secreted by the pancreas.
A 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.