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Insulin and Glucagon
Chemical Coordination and Integration
Secreted by Islets of Langerhans in the pancreas; Glucagon (alpha-cells): Hyperglycemic hormone. Stimulates glycogenolysis and gluconeogenesis to increase blood sugar; Insulin (beta-cells): Hypoglycemic hormone. Increases cellular glucose uptake and stimulates glycogenesis (conversion of glucose to glycogen in liver/muscles).
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