Diabetes Flashcards

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3 main functions of glucagon

A

Stimulating the liver to break down glycogen to be released into the blood as glucose.

Activating gluconeogenesis, the conversion of amino acids into glucose.

Breaking down stored fat (triglycerides) into fatty acids for use as fuel by cells.

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