endocrine -great commmunicator ch 11

Question 1

What is insulin?

Answer 1

Hormone that decreases blood glucose levels by transporting blood glucose into body cells or into storage as glycogen

Question 2

What is glycogen?

Answer 2

Hormone that increases blood glucose levels by breaking down glycogen

Question 3

What is another name used for anterior pituitary gland?

Answer 3

Adenohypophysis