1. Audrey Anderson and Ciara Annen
Glucagon
Audrey Anderson and Ciara Annen

2. 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

3. 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

4. Diabetic patients sometimes require glucagon shots

5. 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