Related Words

Glucagon: A hormone responsible for the regulation of blood sugar levels.

Pancreatic Islets: Clusters of endocrine cells in the pancreas that secrete insulin and glucagon; also known as islets of Langerhans.

Insulin: A hormone secreted by the pancreas that stimulates the uptake of glucose by body cells. Insulin works antagonistically with glucagon to control blood sugar levels.

Pancreas: A gland in the abdominal cavity that secretes digestive enzymes into the small intestine and also secretes the hormones insulin and glucagon into the blood, where they regulate blood glucose . . . View Full Definition