Control of blood glucose concentration Flashcards
1
Q
What is respiration?
A
The release of energy from glucose
2
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What is insulin?
A
A hormone produced in your pancreas that lowers blood glucose by converting it to glycogen and storing it in the liver
3
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What is glucagon?
A
A hormone produced in the pancreas that raises blood glucose by breaking down glycogen stored in the liver
4
Q
What is negative feedback
A
A homeostatic mechanism by which the body detects a change and makes an adjustment to return itself to normal
5
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What is type 1 diabetes?
A
A medical condition that usually develops in younger people, preventing the production of insulin
6
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What is type 2 diabetes?
A
A medical condition that usually develops in later life, preventing the absorption of insulin
