Glucagon has a major role in maintaining normal concentrations of glucose in blood, and is often described as having the opposite effect of insulin. That is, glucagon has the effect of increasing blood glucose levels.Glucagon is a linear peptide of 29 amino acids.n terms of negative control, glucagon secretion is inhibited by high levels of blood glucose. It is not clear whether this reflects a direct effect of glucose on the alpha cell, or perhaps an effect of insulin, which is known to dampen glucagon release.
Princeton's WordNet(3.67 / 3 votes)Rate this definition: 1  humility, humbleness(noun) a disposition to be humble; a lack of false pride. not everyone regards humility as a virtue. 2  humility, humbleness(noun) a humble feeling. he was filled with humility at the sight of the Pope.
Definition - What does Ductility mean? Ductility is the ability of a material to deform under tensile stress. It is a measure of how much strain a material can take before rupturing. It can also refer to the property of malleability, which is the ability of a metal to be pounded into thin, flat sheets. Ductility is especially important in metalworking, as materials that crack, break or shatter under stress cannot be manipulated using metal-forming processes, such as hammering, rolling and drawing.