The Control Of Blood Glucose Levels Flashcards

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The Pancreas Constantly Monitors and Controls the Blood Glucose ________________ Using Two Hormones. The Best Known is __________.

A

Concentration…Insulin…

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When Your Blood Glucose Concentration Rises After You’ve Eaten, the Pancreas Produces ___________. Insulin Allows Glucose to Move From the Blood into Your _______ where it’s Used.

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Insulin…Cells…

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Stored Glycogen can be Converted Back into ___________ when it’s Needed. As a Result, your Blood Glucose Stays Stable Within a Narrow Concentration _________.

A

Glucose…Range…

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When Glycogen Stores in the _________ and Muscles are Full, Any Excess Glucose is Converted into Lipids and __________.

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Liver…Stored…

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In Type 1 Diabetes, the Blood Glucose May Rise to Fatally ______ Levels Because the Pancreas doesn’t Secrete Enough __________.

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High…Insulin…

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In Type 2 Diabetes, the Body Stops ______________ to its Own Insulin.

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Responding.

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