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Glucose Regulation

Topic 6: Glucose Regulation

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The Story: The Thermostat for Sugar

Introduction2

When Blood Glucose is TOO HIGH (after eating)

Deep Dive3

When Blood Glucose is TOO LOW (not eaten)

Deep Dive4

Key Terms — Do Not Confuse Them

Key Facts5

Visual: Blood Glucose Regulation

Diagram6

Type 1 vs Type 2 Diabetes

Deep Dive7

Managing Diabetes

Key Facts8

How It Works: Insulin and Glucagon as Antagonistic Hormones

How It Works9

Key Definitions

Definitions10

Common Misconceptions

Misconceptions11

Memory Aids

Memory Aid12

Higher Insulin-Glucagon Negative Feedback in Detail

Higher Tier13

Exam Focus

Exam Focus14

Knowledge Organiser

Summary15

Exam Tips: Glucose Regulation

Exam Tips

Sample Flashcards

What is glycogen and where is it stored?
Glycogen is the storage form of glucose. It is stored in the liver and in muscle cells. The liver can convert glycogen back to glucose when blood glucose falls too low.
What does insulin do when blood glucose is too high?
Insulin is released by the pancreas. It causes body cells to take up glucose from the blood, and causes the liver to convert excess glucose into glycogen for storage. Blood glucose falls.

Sample Questions

Which organ monitors blood glucose concentration and secretes insulin and glucagon?

  • A. Pancreas
  • B. Liver
  • C. Kidney
  • D. Adrenal gland
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Explain how blood glucose concentration is raised when it falls below the normal level.

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