Blood Glucose
Contents
Key Stage 4
Meaning
Blood glucose level is the concentration of glucose in the blood.
About Blood Glucose Level
- If the blood glucose level gets too low an animal can fall into a coma.
- If the blood glucose level stays to high for a long period of time it can damage the capillaries.
References
AQA
- Blood glucose (control of), pages 184-187, GCSE Combined Science Trilogy; Biology, CGP, AQA
- Blood glucose (control of), pages 210-213, GCSE Biology, CGP, AQA
- Blood glucose concentration, control of, pages 13-14, GCSE Combined Science Trilogy 2, Hodder, AQA