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Card 6

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Why is it important to control blood glucose concentration?

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Card 7

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Describe and explain what effect a very high body temperature has on metabolic reactions. (2 marks)

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Card 8

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Describe the importance of multiple negative feedback mechanisms in homeostasis. (2 marks)

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Card 9

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What do beta cells in the pancreas make?

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Card 10

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What do alpha cells make?

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Card 11

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What are insulin and glucagon?

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Card 12

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What is the role of insulin?

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Card 13

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What is the role of glucagon?

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Card 14

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How does insulin lower the blood glucose concentration?

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Card 15

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How does glucagon raise the blood glucose concentration?

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