Blood glucose concentration (Edexcel GCSE Biology Combined Science): Flashcards
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Role of glucose in cells
Role of glucose in cells
Provides energy through respiration
Hormones regulating blood glucose
Hormones regulating blood glucose
Insulin and glucagon
Organ producing insulin & glucagon
Organ producing insulin & glucagon
Pancreas
Hormone released when blood glucose is high
Hormone released when blood glucose is high
Insulin
Storage form of glucose in liver/muscle
Storage form of glucose in liver/muscle
Glycogen
Hormone released when blood glucose is low
Hormone released when blood glucose is low
Glucagon
Effect of insulin on blood glucose
Effect of insulin on blood glucose
Reduces/decreases levels
Effect of glucagon on blood glucose
Effect of glucagon on blood glucose
Raises/increases levels
Sites where glucose stored as glycogen
Sites where glucose stored as glycogen
Liver and muscle cells
Storage form when glycogen stores full
Storage form when glycogen stores full
Lipids (fat) in tissues