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Glusocse is a sugar needed by cells for what |
Respiration |
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It’s important that what in the blood is maintained at a constant level |
Glucose |
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What is insulin and what does it do |
A hormone secreted by the pancreas Controls blood sugar levels in the body |
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What can our of controlled blood sugar levels lead to (3) |
Serious short term problems such as hypoglycaemia, hyperglycaemia and diabetic ketoacidosis |
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In the long run uncontrolled blood sugar can lead to what ? |
Damaged vessels that supply blood to important organs such as the heart, kidneys, eyes and nerves |
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Which hormones levels rise to keep blood sugar in a normal range |
Insulin, glucagon, |
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Which hormones levels rise to keep blood sugar in a normal range |
Insulin, glucagon, |
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When blood sugar drops too low the level of .... declines and other cells in the ..... release glucagon which cause the liver to turn stored .... back into .... and release it into the blood |
Insulin Pancreas Glucagon Glucose |
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Importance of the liver ? |
Stores glycogen which prevents low blood glucose |
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Importance of the liver ? |
Stores glycogen which prevents low blood glucose |
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If there is a shortage of glucose in the system what does the liver do ? |
The liver can release glycogen and the pancreas can convert it to be used as blood sugar |
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What is glucagon role in glucose homeostasis |
Hormone which breaks down glucose |
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What is glucagon role in glucose homeostasis |
Hormone which breaks down glucose |
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What is insulin’s role in glucose homeostasis |
Hormone which regulates blood glucose levels |
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What is glucose’s role in glucose homeostasis? |
Sugar which is an energy source |
