S3 Glucose Regulation Flashcards

Front

Insulin and Glucagon are produced by

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The Pancreas

Front

Hormones travel in the

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bloodstream

Front

The hormone released when blood glucose levels increase?

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Insulin

Front

The hormone released when blood glucose levels decrease?

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Glucagon

Front

The target organ of the hormones insulin and glucagon is the

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liver

Front

What effect does insulin have on the liver?

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Causes the liver to convert glucose to glycogen.

Front

What effect does glucagon have on the liver?

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Causes the liver to convert glycogen to glucose.

Front

Which hormone reduces blood glucose sugar levels?

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Insulin

Front

Which hormone increases blood glucose sugar levels?

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Glucagon

Front

What is excess glucose stored as in the liver and muscle cells?

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glycogen