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Glucagon

Written by the Fiveable Content Team โ€ข Last updated September 2025
Verified for the 2026 exam
Verified for the 2026 examโ€ขWritten by the Fiveable Content Team โ€ข Last updated September 2025

Definition

Glucagon is a hormone produced by the pancreas that raises blood sugar levels by stimulating the breakdown of glycogen into glucose.