PANCREAS 
. Insulin is a polypeptide hormone that lowers 
blood glucose levels and increases storage of 
glycogen in the liver 
. Glucagon is a steroid hormone that raises the 
blood glucose level and stimulates the 
breakdown of glycogen in the liver 
. The pancreas is underneath the stomach, 
settled into the bottom curve of the stomach 
and attached to the entrance of the small 
intestine. 
. If the pancreas isn’t working a person can get 
Diabetes Mellitus or Diabetes insipidus 

PANCREAS 
. Insulin is secreted in small amounts 
throughout the day to control glucose level 
and in a larger amount while people are 
eating. It turns glucose from the food we eat 
into energy by transferring the glucose from 
our blood to our cells. 
. Glucagon is a counterbalance to insulin. It 
converts glycogen to blood sugar. Which 
takes action when you fast or take in too 
little sugar.