Blood Glucose Regulation

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What is homeostasis?

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Maintaining a constant internal environment.

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What causes blood glucose levels to rise?

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Eating.

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According to the feedback loop, what does high blood sugar promote?

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Insulin Release.

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Which organ balances the glucose level in the blood by releasing hormones like insulin or glucagon?

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Pancreas.

Front

Name the levels of organization in the human body in order from smallest to largest.

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Cells, tissue, organs, organ system.

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What is the role of insulin in blood glucose regulation?

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Insulin helps lower blood glucose levels by facilitating the uptake of glucose into cells.

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What is glucagon and how does it affect blood glucose levels?

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Glucagon raises blood glucose levels by promoting the conversion of glycogen to glucose in the liver.

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What is the normal range for blood glucose levels in a healthy individual?

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Typically between 70 to 100 mg/dL when fasting.

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How does the body respond to low blood sugar levels?

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The pancreas releases glucagon to increase blood glucose levels.

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What is the significance of the pancreas in glucose regulation?

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The pancreas produces insulin and glucagon, which are crucial for maintaining blood glucose homeostasis.