FACTORS.THAT.AFFECT.GLUCOSE LEVELS

Question 1

It is which is a pancreatic hormone that decreases glucose levels by increasing
cellular uptake of glucose and promoting glycogenesis and lipogenesis (formation
of fat from carbohydrates)

Answer 1

Insulin,

Question 2

___________, which is a pancreatic hormone that increases glucose levels by stimulating glycogenolysis and gluconeogenesis

Answer 2

Glucagon

Question 3

_________, which is an adrenal hormone that elevates glucose levels

Answer 3

Epinephrine

Question 4

?____________e (ACTH), which are pituitary
hormones that increase glucose levels

Answer 4

Growth hormone and adrenocorticotropic hormone

Question 5

____________ occurs when the fasting blood sugar level rises higher than 110 mg/dL due to a pathologic disorder, such as diabetes mellitus or liver failure.

Answer 5

Hyperglycemia