Liver And Pancreas Flashcards
1
Q
Liver
A
Produces bile
Carb/mineral storage
2
Q
Pancreas
A
Detects glucose levels
Releases hormone insulin/glucagon
3
Q
Glucose levels
Too low
A
HYPOGLYCAEMIA
Glucagon released (alpha cells)
Insulin decreased
Glucagon cause liver cells to glycogen-glucose
4
Q
Glucose levels
Too high
A
HYPERGLYCAEMIA
Insulin released (beta cells)
Glucagon decreased
Insulin tells liver cells to remove glucose
Stores it as glycogen in tissue cells