Controlling Blood Glucose Levels Flashcards
What is digestion
the breakdown of large insoluble molecules into smaller soluble molecules which are absorbed into the bloodstream
What increases glucose levels (external brought in)
EATING
What decreases blood glucose levels (external)
Exercise
What acts as BOTH receptor and coordinator of glucose conc. in blood
the pancreas
detects changes in blood glucose (receptor) ALSO
produces hormones to tell effector what to do (control center)
What happens if you eat a sugary waffle
the pancreas detects an increase in blood glucose level
If you eat a sugary waffle what would you expect your pancreas to produce
coordinate production of insulin
What 2 things does insulin cause
cells to uptake glucose from the blood
stimulates glycogen formation in the liver
What happens in the formation of glycogen
glucose is converted to glycogen therefore
REDUCE glucose levels in blood
What happens if you do an intense workout
pancreas detects a lower blood glucose level
if you do an intense workout what would your pancreas produce
coordinate production of hormone glucagon
What does glucagon cause
glycogen breakdown in the liver
What happens with the glucose from the breakdown of glycogen
released by cells into blood
SPECIFICALLY Which cells uptake more glucose when high levels
Muscle and liver CELLS (effectors)
