glycogenolysis

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

Homeostatic organs in man and their functions

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• The term was coined by an American physiologist Walter Cannon in 1932 AD. • It is defined as the tendency of biological systems to maintain a state of equilibrium. • The body’s self-regulation of hormones and acid-base levels, the composition of body fluids and body temperatures are examples of it. • Thus, the processes … Read more