Blood Glucose Levels and Obesity Flashcards
What happens if there’s chronic elevation of blood glucose levels?
Leads to the endothelium cells taking in more glucose then normal and damaging blood cells
Atherosclerosis may lead to…
Cardiovascular disease, stroke or peripheral vascular disease
What happens if small blood vessels are damaged by elevated glucose levels
It may result in haemorrhage of blood vessels in the retina, renal failure or peripheral verve dysfunction
What regulates negative feedback in blood glucose?
Insulin and glucagon
What secretes glucose
The pancreatic sectors
What does insulin activate?
The conversion of glucose to glycogen in the liver
What does Glucagon activate?
The conversion of glycogen to glucose in the liver by increasing blood glucose levels
When does glucose levels rise apart from food intake?
During exercise or fight or flight. Adrenaline is realised from adrenal glands.
What simulates glucagon?
Adrenaline
