Maintaining blood glucose levels

Question 1

How does the body respond to high blood glucose levels?

Answer 1

EATING

Pancreas releases insulin which turns excess glucose into glycogen which is stored in the liver. Levels return to normal.

Question 2

How does the body respond to low blood glucose levels?

Answer 2

EXCERSISE

• Blood sugar decreases
• Detected by the pancreas
• Releases glucagon
• Converting glycogen to glucose
• Blood sugar increases