increases blood glucose concentration by stimulating liver cells to convert glycogen to glucose.
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Adrenaline
a hormone produced by the adrenal glands located above the kidneys.
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cellular metabolism
They affect ________ and coordinate the growth, development and activity of an organism.
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Insulin
Hormone that decreases blood glucose concentration by converting glucose to glycogen.
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liver
Hormones are active in minute quantities and are destroyed by the ___________ and excreted by the kidneys.
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physical threats
It is responsible for the ‘ fight- or- flight response triggered by stress (emotional or ________ to the organism)
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diabetes mellitus
a condition in which the body does not produce sufficient insulin or does not respond to insulin.
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response
In ________ to stress, the adrenal medulla secretes adrenaline into the blood.
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Diabetic individuals
________ can control their disease by receiving regular injections and controlling their carbohydrate intake.
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islets of Langerhans
are areas in the pancreas that contain groups of endocrine cells, which release insulin.
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Diabetes
________ can cause: (a) Poor immune response- increased susceptibility to infections (b) Damaged blood vessels leading to vision loss and a decreased sensation in the limbs (c) Kidney failure and heart failure.
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