Hormones and their effect during sport Part 2 – Insulin Glucagon Cortisol
Deutsche Version The ratio of the two hormones insulin and glucagon determines the metabolic processes during physical exertion in terms of energy supply. Both are produced by the pancreas and are antagonists. Insulin lowers the blood sugar level and glucagon leads to an increase in blood sugar via the formation of new glucose (gluconeogenesis). The …
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