14.3 Regulation Of Blood Glucose Concentration Flashcards
1
Q
What can blood glucose concentration INCREASE as a result of?
A
Diet, glycogenolysis, gluconeogenesis
2
Q
What is GLYCOGENOLYSIS?
A
Glycogen stored in the liver and muscle cells is broken down into glucose
Released into the bloodstream to increase blood glucose concentration
3
Q
What is GLUCONEOGENESIS?
A
The production of glucose from non-carbohydrate sources.
E.g. Glycerol and amino acids
4
Q
How can blood glucose concentration be DECREASED?
A
Respiration, glycogenesis
5
Q
What is GLYCOGENESIS
A
Production of glycogen
6
Q
Where is insulin produced?
A
B cells in islets of Langerhans in pancreas
7
Q
What detects the rise in blood glucose concentration?
A
B cells
8
Q
Do all body cells (apart from red blood cells) have insulin receptors on their cell surface membrane?
A
True
