Control of blood glucose Flashcards
(9 cards)
1
Q
What organ produces insulin?
A
Pancreas
2
Q
What is lowered by insulin?
A
Blood glucose
3
Q
What does insulin do?
A
Decreases/lowers blood glucose levels
4
Q
What is stored as glycogen?
A
Glucose
5
Q
Where is glycogen stored?
A
Liver and muscle cells
6
Q
True or false: Glucose is needed for respiration
A
True
7
Q
What is glucagon produced by?
A
Pancreas
8
Q
What organ converts stored glycogen into glucose?
A
Liver
9
Q
What does glucagon do?
A
Increases blood glucose levels when it is low
