Blood Glucose Regulation

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Which hormone is released in response to low blood glucose levels?

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glucagon

Front

What cells in the islets of Langerhans release insulin?

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beta cells

Front

Write the name of the hormone which is released from alpha cells in the islets of Langerhans?

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glucagon

Front

Glucagon and insulin are two hormones released by the

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Pancreas

Front

Which type of feedback mechanism is involved in the regulation of blood glucose levels?

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Negative feedback

Front

What is the effect of insulin on blood glucose levels?

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Decreases blood glucose levels

Front

What is the role of the liver in the regulation of blood glucose?

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It stores excess glucose as glycogen

Front

Glycogen is a hormone that raises blood glucose levels by signaling the liver to release glucose.

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False

Front

Difference between glucose, glycogen, and glucagon?

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Glucose provides cells with energy, glycogen is stored glucose, and glucagon signals glycogen breakdown.

Front

How does glucose move in and out of cells via GLUT channel proteins?

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Facilitated diffusion