concentration of blood glucose Flashcards
1
Q
what hormones are involved in blood glucose concentration
A
insulin and glucagon
2
Q
what does too much glucose do
A
damage cells or tissues
3
Q
where are carbohydrates broken down into and where
A
glucose in small intestine
4
Q
what does insulin do
A
its released by the pancrease when blood glucose concentration is too high and tells cells to take in glucose
5
Q
where is glycogen made and what is it
A
liver and muscle its lots of glucose
6
Q
what releases glucagon and insulin
A
pancreas
7
Q
what does glucagon do
A
its released when blood glucose levels are to low and goes to the liver and breaks down glycogen which is then released into the bloodstream
