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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