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glucagon [ˈgluːkəˌgɒn -gən] n (Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Biochemistry) a polypeptide hormone, produced in the pancreas by the islets of Langerhans, that stimulates the release of glucose into the blood Compare insulin [from gluc(ose) + -agon, perhaps from Greek agein to lead]
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Stress-related hormones such as epinephrine and glucagon stimulate activity of lipase, which releases fatty acids from triglycerides. Following 16 weeks of progressive resistance training, HIV-positive men had a reduction in serum triglyceride levels, but no effect was seen on levels of relevant markers including total cholesterol, HDL cholesterol, LDL cholesterol, insulin, C-peptide, proinsulin, or glucagon. Higher protein in the diet releases glucagon from the liver, which commands the stored fat deposits to be burned. |
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