NEW - GLUCOREGULATION

Question 1

What is glucoregulation?

Answer 1

The process by which the body maintains stable blood glucose levels.

Question 2

Which hormones are involved in glucoregulation?

Answer 2

Insulin and glucagon.

Question 3

What is the role of insulin in glucoregulation?

Answer 3

Insulin is released by the pancreas in response to high blood glucose levels and helps cells take in glucose, thus reducing blood glucose levels.

Question 4

What is hypoglycemia?

Answer 4

A condition characterized by abnormally low blood glucose levels.

Question 5

What is hyperglycemia?

Answer 5

A condition characterized by abnormally high blood glucose levels.

Question 6

What is the role of glucagon in glucoregulation?

Answer 6

Glucagon is released by the pancreas in response to low blood glucose levels and stimulates the liver to release stored glucose into the bloodstream, thus increasing blood glucose levels.