blood glucose regulation
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Blood glucose regulationTRANSCRIPT
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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
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Control of blood glucose concentration
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We eat food containing carbohydrates
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The carbohydratesare fully digested to glucose whichis absorbed
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The carbohydrates are fully digested to glucose which is absorbed
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The pancreas detects the change in blood glucose concentration and releases the appropriate hormone
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Insulin and glucagon