Control of blood glucose concentration
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Pancreas
monitors and controls blood glucose control
Insulin
hormone produced to reduce blood glucose
cells of the body losing water by osmosis, which can be dangerous
consequences of too high insulin
Stimulates cells to take in glucose from the bloodstream
Turns excess glucose to glycogen
Role of Insulin
Type 1 diabetes
body is unable to produce enough insulin
Type 2 diabetes
body cells no longer respond to insulin produced by the pancreas
Insulin injections
Type 1 diabetes treatment
carbohydrate-controlled diet
exercise regime
Type 2 diabetes treatment
Obesity
Risk factor for Type 2 diabetes
Glucagon produced, makes glycogen turn to glucose and released into the blood
Blood glucose concentration too low
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