Difference between revisions of "Blood Glucose Regulation"
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| + | '''Blood glucose regulation''' is the control of [[glucose]] [[concentration]] in the [[blood]]. | ||
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| + | ===About Blood Glucose Regulation=== | ||
| + | : '''Blood glucose regulation''' is a type of [[homeostasis]]. | ||
| + | : '''Blood glucose regulation''' is controlled by the [[pancreas]]. | ||
| + | When the the [[concentration]] of [[glucose]] in the [[blood]] gets too high the [[pancreas]] releases [[insulin]] which causes: | ||
| + | *[[Cell (Biology)|Cells]] to take in more [[glucose]] from the [[blood]]. | ||
| + | *The [[liver]] and [[muscle]]s to turn [[glucose]] into [[glycogen]] which is then stored in the [[liver]]. | ||
| + | *[[Glucose]] is converted into [[Lipid|fat]] in the [[Fatty Tissue|fatty tissue]] for storage. | ||
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| + | ==Key Stage 4 Higher== | ||
===Meaning=== | ===Meaning=== | ||
'''Blood glucose regulation''' is the control of [[glucose]] [[concentration]] in the [[blood]]. | '''Blood glucose regulation''' is the control of [[glucose]] [[concentration]] in the [[blood]]. | ||
Revision as of 20:29, 24 June 2019
Contents
Key Stage 4 Foundation
Meaning
Blood glucose regulation is the control of glucose concentration in the blood.
About Blood Glucose Regulation
- Blood glucose regulation is a type of homeostasis.
- Blood glucose regulation is controlled by the pancreas.
When the the concentration of glucose in the blood gets too high the pancreas releases insulin which causes:
- Cells to take in more glucose from the blood.
- The liver and muscles to turn glucose into glycogen which is then stored in the liver.
- Glucose is converted into fat in the fatty tissue for storage.
Key Stage 4 Higher
Meaning
Blood glucose regulation is the control of glucose concentration in the blood.
About Blood Glucose Regulation
- Blood glucose regulation is a type of homeostasis.
- Blood glucose regulation is controlled by the pancreas.
When the the concentration of glucose in the blood gets too high the pancreas releases insulin which causes:
- Cells to take in more glucose from the blood.
- The liver and muscles to turn glucose into glycogen which is then stored in the liver.
- Glucose is converted into fat in the fatty tissue for storage.
When the the concentration of glucose in the blood gets too low the pancreas releases glucagon which causes: