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Types of Hormo
Types of Hormo
Types of Hormo
Steroid hormones
Amide Hormones
❖ Incretin hormones are peptide hormones that simulation the secretion of insulin from the
pancreas
➢ An example of this glucagon like peptide 1( GLP-1) which stimulates insulin
production and inhibits glucagon production (glucagon raises blood sugar)
➢ Individuals suffering from type 2 diabetes often have an impaired ability to
properly produce incretin hormones which leads to a reduced production of
insulin