Hormonal communication Flashcards
What does insulin do?
Triggers glucose to be converted into glycogen for storage
What does glucagon do?
Triggers glycogen to be converted into glucose when blood levels drop too low
Where are adrenal glands located?
Above the kidneys
What does the adrenal medulla do?
Secretes adrenaline
What does the adrenal cortex do?
Secretes steroid hormones
What’s the process of returning blood glucose concentration back to normal using insulin?
Negative feedback
Where are beta cells located?
In the Islets of Langerhan
What is glycogenesis?
Conversion of glucose to glycogen
What hormone returns blood glucose levels back to normal when blood glucose levels decerase?
Glucagon
What cells detect low blood glucose concentration?
Alpha cells
What cells detect high blood glucose concentration?
Beta cells
What is glucogenolysis?
Conversion of glycogen to glucose
What is gluconeogenesis?
Conversion of glycerol + amino acids to glucose
What can’t people with Type 1 diabetes produce?
Insulin
What is Type 1 diabetes caused by?
When beta cells are attacked by the immune system
