Hormones And Blood Glucose Levels Flashcards
1
Q
What are hormones
A
They are chemical messengers
2
Q
Where are hormones made
A
Endocrine glands
3
Q
What produces insulin and glucagon
A
Pancreas
4
Q
Insulin turns glucose into what
A
Glycogen
5
Q
Glucagon turns glycogen into what
A
Glucose
6
Q
Converting glucose to glucogen does what
A
Lowers blood glucose levels
7
Q
Converting glycogen into glucose does what
A
Increases blood glucose levels
8
Q
How is diabetes caused
A
The inability to produce insulin
