The Control Of Blood Glucose Levels Flashcards
The Pancreas Constantly Monitors and Controls the Blood Glucose ________________ Using Two Hormones. The Best Known is __________.
Concentration…Insulin…
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.
Insulin…Cells…
Stored Glycogen can be Converted Back into ___________ when it’s Needed. As a Result, your Blood Glucose Stays Stable Within a Narrow Concentration _________.
Glucose…Range…
When Glycogen Stores in the _________ and Muscles are Full, Any Excess Glucose is Converted into Lipids and __________.
Liver…Stored…
In Type 1 Diabetes, the Blood Glucose May Rise to Fatally ______ Levels Because the Pancreas doesn’t Secrete Enough __________.
High…Insulin…
In Type 2 Diabetes, the Body Stops ______________ to its Own Insulin.
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