A type of cell in the endocrine pancreas that secretes the hormone glucagon.
A type of cell in an area of the pancreas called the islets of Langerhans. Alpha cells make and release a hormone called "glucagon." Glucagon functions in direct opposition to insulin. In other words, it increases the amount of glucose in the blood by releasing stored sugar from the liver.
A type of cell in the pancreas. Alpha cells make and release a hormone called glucagon. The body sends a signal to the alpha cells to make glucagon when blood glucose concentrations fall too low. Glucagon reaches the liver and tells it to release glucose into the bloodstream for energy.
A type of cell in the pancreatic islets of Langerhans that secretes the hormone glucagon.
A type of cell in the pancreas (in areas called the islets of Langerhans). Alpha cells make and release a hormone called glucagon, which raises the level of glucose (sugar) in the blood.
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Alpha cells are in pancrease that produces and release a hormone called glucagon, which raises the level of glucose (sugar) in the blood.
Alpha cells are endocrine cells in the islets of Langerhans of the pancreas. They make up 15-20% of the cells in the islets. They are responsible for synthesizing and secreting the peptide hormone glucagon, which elevates the glucose levels in the blood.