controlling blood glucose

• What is the primary hormone that lowers blood glucose levels?

  **Insulin**
• What is the primary hormone that raises blood glucose levels?

  **Glucagon**
• What organ produces insulin and glucagon?

  The **pancreas**
• What is the condition where blood glucose levels are too high?

  **Hyperglycemia**
• What is the condition where blood glucose levels are too low?

  **Hypoglycemia**
• What is the role of muscle cells in blood glucose regulation?

  Muscle cells take up glucose from the blood for energy or storage as glycogen.
• What is the role of the liver in blood glucose regulation?

  The liver **stores glucose as glycogen** and releases it when blood glucose levels are low.
• What is the role of fat cells in blood glucose regulation?

  Fat cells **store excess glucose** as fat when insulin levels are high.
• What is the effect of exercise on blood glucose levels?

  Exercise lowers blood glucose levels by increasing glucose uptake by muscles.