Blood glucose Flashcards
1
Q
What do we need glucose for?
A
Cellular respiration
2
Q
Glucose definition
A
A sugar found in the body
3
Q
Glycogen
A
Storage of carbohydrates found in liver and muscles
4
Q
Insulin
A
Controls storage of glycogen in the liver
5
Q
Glucagon
A
Breaks down glycogen into glucose
6
Q
What is negative feedback
A
A reaction that causes a decrease in function - also referred to as homeostasis
7
Q
What are blood glucose levels controlled by
A
Pancreas
8
Q
What two hormones does the pancreas release
A
Insulin and glucagon
