Liver And Pancreas Flashcards

1
Q

Liver

A

Produces bile
Carb/mineral storage

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2
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Pancreas

A

Detects glucose levels
Releases hormone insulin/glucagon

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3
Q

Glucose levels
Too low

A

HYPOGLYCAEMIA
Glucagon released (alpha cells)
Insulin decreased
Glucagon cause liver cells to glycogen-glucose

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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

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