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.
I believe humility is often misunderstood and even viewed as a weakness. But it's the exact opposite. Humility places us in a position to receive God's grace and become everything He's called us to be. A humble person is also a happy person. They can take joy in their life and what God has called them to do, regardless of what the world thinks about it.