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ms of the session: rn about the control of blood glucose concentration able to answer exam questions. marise the key points about this example of homeost

Blood Glucose Regulation

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Blood glucose regulation

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  • Aims of the session:

    Learn about the control of blood glucose concentration. Be able to answer exam questions. Summarise the key points about this example of homeostasis

  • Control of blood glucose concentration

  • We eat food containing carbohydrates

  • The carbohydratesare fully digested to glucose whichis absorbed

  • The carbohydrates are fully digested to glucose which is absorbed

  • The pancreas detects the change in blood glucose concentration and releases the appropriate hormone

  • Insulin and glucagon