Think about… 18.1The concept of homeostasis 18.2Regulation of blood glucose level
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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
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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