SB7e: Control Of Blood Glucose Flashcards
1
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Diabetes
A
A disease in which the body cannot control blood glucose concentration at the correct level.
2
Q
Glucagon
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A hormone that increases blood glucose concentration.
3
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Homeostasis
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Controlling the internal environment of the body at stable levels.
4
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Insulin
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A hormone that decreases blood glucose concentration by causing cells to take in glucose. It is used in the treatment of type 1 diabetes.
5
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Type 1 diabetes
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A type of diabetes in which the pancreas does not produce insulin.
