Insulin, Glucagon & Adrenaline Flashcards
GLUCAGON
What is glucagon secreted by?
alpha cells in the iselts of langerhands
What is the blood glucose level in glucagon?
low
What receptors does glucagon attach to?
in the liver
What effect does glucagon do to blood glucose levels?
increases
What effect does glucagon have on the rate of respiration?
decreases
What kind of processes happen due to glycagon?
glycogenolysis and gluconeogensis
ADRENALINE
What is adrenaline secreted by?
adrenal glands
What is the blood glucose level in adrenaline?
low
What does adrenaline attach to receptors in?
liver
What effect does adrenaline have on blood glucose?
increases
What processes happen during adrenaline?
activates glycogenolysis
inhibits glycogenisis
INSULIN
What is insulin secreted by?
B cells in the iselts of langerhans
What is the blood glucose level in insulin?
HIGH
What does insulin attach to receptors in?
liver and muscles
What effect does insulin have on blood glucose?
decreases blood glucose
What does insulin cause?
increases rate of respiration
glycogensis
increases liver and muscle cells permeability to glucose
