B11.2 Flashcards
1
Q
Homeostasis definition
A
The maintenace and control of our internal environment
2
Q
Where is the increase in glucose levels detected?
A
Pancreas
3
Q
What hormonde does the pancreas release when the blood glucose conc is too low?
A
Glucagon
4
Q
What does glucagon do?
A
Causes liver cells to convert glycogen back to glucose and release it into the blood
5
Q
What is negative fredback?
A
Negative feeback is where the production of the hormone like glucagon (or others) ends up stopping its production
6
Q
Symptons of type 1 diabetes and type 2
A
Glucose detected in urine, lots of urine produced, feeling tired, weight loss,
