Homeostasis : high blood glucose levels (copy)

Increased blood glucose levels

Detected by receptors in the islets of Langerhans in the pancreas.

Pancreas

Organ that secretes insulin in response to increased blood glucose levels.

Insulin

A hormone secreted by the islets of Langerhans that lowers blood glucose levels.

Liver

Organ where insulin is transported and excess glucose is converted to glycogen.

Enzymes

Proteins in the liver that convert excess glucose into glycogen.

Glycogen

Stored form of glucose in the liver and muscles for later use.

Muscle cells

Cells that absorb more glucose when insulin is present.

Normal blood glucose levels

State achieved when insulin helps reduce excess glucose in the blood.

High blood glucose

Condition that requires insulin to reduce levels by promoting glucose storage as glycogen.