Controlling Blood Glucose Concentration

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What lowers blood glucose concentration when it is too high?
Insulin
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What raises blood glucose concentration when it is too low?
Glucagon
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What is the name of the process that splits glycogen?
Glycogenolysis
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What is the name of the process that creates glycogen?
Glycogenesis
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What cells secrete insulin into the blood?
Beta cells
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What cells secrete glucagon into the blood?
Alpha cells
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Where are changes in blood glucose concentration detected?
Pancreas
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What concentration of blood glucose causes adrenaline to be secreted?
Low
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What is the name of the process that creates glucagon?
Gluconeogenesis
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What occurs when blood glucose concentration is not controlled?
Diabetes
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What is Type II diabetes linked with?
Obesity
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What is the treatment for Type I diabetes?
Insulin Therapy
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What raises blood glucose concentration when it is too low?

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