Slide 1 - The Endocrine System & Hormones
- Pancreas: A vital endocrine gland producing insulin and glucagon.
- Insulin: Lowers blood glucose by enabling cells to absorb glucose.
- Glucagon: Raises blood glucose by stimulating the liver to convert stored glycogen.
- Endocrine System: A complex messenger system using hormones to regulate distant organs.
- Hormone Types: Includes steroid hormones (e.g., testosterone, estrogen) and non-steroid hormones (e.g., insulin, glucagon).
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Source: Wikipedia Research: Glucagon, Wikipedia Research: Endocrine system

