Blood Glucose Regulation and Thermoregulation

Front

What do cells need glucose for?

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Energy

Front

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

Back

Release insulin

Front

Sweating or panting will______

Back

Decrease body temperature

Front

The 'cause' for something to happen is the

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Stimulus

Front

What is the point of a feedback loop?

Back

To make sure the conditions in the body remain stable

Front

What hormone is released when blood glucose levels are low?

Back

Glucagon

Front

What is homeostasis?

Back

The maintenance of stable internal conditions in the body.

Front

What role does insulin play in blood glucose regulation?

Back

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

Front

What happens to blood glucose levels after eating?

Back

Blood glucose levels rise.

Front

What is thermoregulation?

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The process by which the body maintains its internal temperature.