Lesson 2.2 The Science of Food Flashcards
1
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Homeostasis
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The maintenance of relatively stable internal environment
2
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Negative Feedback
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A primary mechanism of homeostasis triggers a response that counteracts the initial fluctuation
3
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Positive Feedback
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Tends to magnify a process
4
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Hormone
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Circulates in blood and prodes, effect on the activity of cells
5
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Insulin
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Hormone secreted by the pancreas regulation of glucose levels in the blood
6
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Glucagon
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Hormone secreted by pancreatic endocrine cells raises blood glucose levels
7
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Glucose Tolerance Test
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A test determination of blood glucose levels in the blood or urine used to detect diabetes
8
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Type 1 Diabetes
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Develops during childhood or adolescence deficiency of insulin, leading to high blood glucose levels
