Blood Glucose Regulation

Front

What causes blood glucose levels to fall?

Back

Fasting and vigorous exercise.

Front

What is homeostasis?

Back

Maintaining a constant internal environment.

Front

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

Back

Cells, tissue, organs, organ system.

Front

When your glucose levels are too high, what is the appropriate response?

Back

Release insulin.

Front

What do negative feedback loops do?

Back

Prevent small changes from getting larger.

Front

What hormone is released when blood glucose levels are low?

Back

Glucagon.

Front

What is the role of insulin in blood glucose regulation?

Back

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

Front

What is the primary organ responsible for regulating blood glucose levels?

Back

The pancreas.

Front

What happens to blood glucose levels after eating a meal?

Back

Blood glucose levels typically rise.

Front

What is the function of glucagon?

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Glucagon raises blood glucose levels by promoting the release of glucose from the liver.