Regulation of Blood Glucose (VCE SSCE Biology): Flashcards

Six-carbon carbohydrate molecule

4.0 to 7.8 mmol/L

Conversion of glucose into glycogen for storage

Breakdown of glycogen into glucose

Blood glucose above 7.8 mmol/L

Blood glucose below 4.0 mmol/L

Detect high glucose; secrete insulin

Detect low glucose; secrete glucagon

Increases glucose uptake & glycogen production

Triggers glycogen breakdown in liver