Blood Glucose (Sugar) Homeostasis

A set of vocabulary flashcards based on the lecture notes about blood glucose and its regulation.

Blood Sugar

The amount of dissolved glucose in our blood stream.

Hypoglycaemia

A condition of having a blood glucose level that is too low.

Hyperglycaemia

A condition of having a blood glucose level that is too high.

Glycogen

A form of stored glucose in the body, primarily found in the liver and muscles.

ATP (Adenosine Triphosphate)

The primary energy carrier in cells.

Continuous Glucose Monitor (CGM)

A device used to measure glucose levels continuously throughout the day.

Insulin

A hormone produced by beta cells that helps lower blood glucose levels.

Glucagon

A hormone produced by alpha cells that raises blood glucose levels.

Euglycemia

A normal level of blood glucose.

Factors affecting blood glucose levels

Includes food intake, illness, exercise, stress, and hormones like insulin and glucagon.