Control of Blood Sugar

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A Levels Biology (Homeostasis) Flashcards on Control of Blood Sugar, created by beccak432 on 10/12/2013.
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GLYCOGENESIS the synthesis of glycogen from glucose. caused by insulin.
GLYCOGENOLYSIS hydrolysis of glycogen into glucose. caused by glucagon.
GLUCONEOGENESIS forming glucose form non-carb substances e.g. amino acids, fats.
Pancreas produces the following from what cells... a) insulin b) glucagon a) B-cells b) a-cells
a-cells and B-cells are found in the.. ISLETS OF LANGERHANS
Exocrine secretion through a duct
Endocrine secretion of hormones directly into blood stream
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