gluconeogenesis

Differences between Insulin and Glucagon

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S.N Insulin S.N Glucagon 1. Secreted by red color β-cells of islets of Langerhans. 1. Secreted by green color α-cells of islets of Langerhans. 2. Decreases blood fatty acids. 2. Increases blood fatty acids. 3. Decreases blood glucose level. 3. Increases blood glucose level. 4. Over secretion leads to hypoglycemia. 4. Over secretion leads to … Read more

Functions of Thyroid Hormones

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An endocrine gland which is bi-lobed, butterfly shaped or shield shaped. This gland secretes different hormones and these hormones have various functions. They increase basal metabolic rate and stimulate growth in children. The functions of various hormones are: A) Action on basal metabolic rate (BMR) Increases the metabolic activities in most of the body tissues. … Read more