Insulin and Glucagon

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What hormone lowers blood glucose?

Insulin

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What hormone raises blood glucose?

Glucagon

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What is the blood glucose set point?

90 mg/dL

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How does insulin restore homeostasis?

By causing cells to absorb glucose and store it as glycogen or fat

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How does glucagon restore homeostasis?

By inducing glycogen breakdown into glucose