Biology - Blood glucose

What organ controls the concertation of glucose

controlled by the pancreas

what can increase glucose levels ?

food containing carbohydrates increased it

What happens when glucoses levels are high

the pancreas produces insulin

What happens when insulin binds to (targeted) organs ?

1. glucose moves blood into muscles cells for respiration

2. excess glucose converted into glycogen

what hormone does the pancreas produce when glucose levels decrease ?

glucagon

Why does glucagon bind to liver cells ?

glycogen breaks down into glucose

The pancreas cannot produce enough insulin. Which type diabetes is this ?

The body cells no longer respond to insulin. Which type of diabetes is this ?

How is type 1 diabetes treated

insulin injections at meal time, resulting in glucose take up form the blood stream

How is type 2 diabetes treated ?

reducing the simple carbohydrates in diet and increase exercise