Blood sugar too low Flashcards
(4 cards)
1
Q
How is low blood sugar recognized?
A
- By the alpha cells
- The neurons in the hypothalamus
2
Q
What hormone do alpha cells produce?
A
glucagon
3
Q
What is the process where glycogen is broken down into glucose?
A
Glycogenolysis
4
Q
What is the process where glucose is synthesized non-carbs
A
Gluconeogenesis