Key Terms Flashcards
1
Q
What is glycogenesis?
A
Formation of glycogen
2
Q
What is glycogenolysis?
A
Break down of glycogen
3
Q
What is gluconeogenesis?
A
Formation of new glucose molecules
4
Q
What is hypoglycaemia?
A
Low glucose levels
5
Q
What is hyperglycaemia?
A
High blood glucose levels
6
Q
What is negative feedback?
A
A change in a system to bring the system back to normal level
7
Q
What is positive feedback?
A
Amplifies a change in an internal environment
