noun
- Plural of glucagon; hormones produced by the pancreas that raise blood glucose levels by stimulating the breakdown of glycogen in the liver.
Usage: medical/scientific term; typically used in plural form when referring to multiple molecules or instances
Examples
- Glucagons work opposite to insulin by increasing blood sugar levels.
- The pancreas releases glucagons when blood glucose drops too low.
- Doctors may prescribe glucagon injections for severe hypoglycemia emergencies.
- Glucagons stimulate the liver to convert stored glycogen into glucose.
- During fasting, glucagons help maintain stable blood sugar levels.