Regulating BGL

Question 1

BGL

Answer 1

glucose is the primary energy source for many important functions int eh body. the concentration of glucose in the blood must be regulated.

Question 2

glucose pathway

Answer 2

travel through the blood into cells. cells would either store it as glycogen or use it for energy

Question 3

pancreas

Answer 3

pancreas releases two hormones

If BGL are too high, insulin is released

If BGL are too low glucagon is released

Question 4

Insulin

Answer 4

acts by binding to a receptor and then increasing the gene expression of glucose transporters. Glucose can be taken out of the body cells.

Question 5

Glucagon

Answer 5

causes glycogen breakdown, forming glucose