Audrey Anderson and Ciara Annen Glucagon Audrey Anderson and Ciara Annen

The type of hormone is: Peptide Hormone Functions The type of hormone is: Peptide Produced in the pancreas. Reacts to a situation where there is low blood sugar. Helps restore blood glucose levels It is a liver response The liver releases carbohydrates that convert into the glucose needed to stimulate the metabolism. Slows emptying of stomach Sends a satiety signal to the brain Transferred through blood

What can happen Not enough can be especially dangerous to diabetic people, who may require glucagon injections. Low levels of glucagon may lead to severe hypoglycemia (low blood pressure). Symptoms of hypoglycemia Hunger Nausea Increased heart rate Sweating Blurred vision Coma Seizers Death Symptoms of Hyperglycemia Fatigue Dizziness Thrust Confusion Difficulty breathing Possible a coma/ unconsciousness Glucagon is a negative response

Diabetic patients sometimes require glucagon shots

The pancreas secretes the glucagon The pancreas secretes the glucagon. Hormone: synthesized in pancreas and secreted from alpha cells Raises blood glucose levels in the blood stream