blood glucose regulation

• BLOOD GLUCOSE AFTER EATING

  • pancreas releases insulin
  • liver takes up glucose and stores as glycogen
  • body cells take up more insulin
  • homeostasis: 90 mg glucose/100 mL blood
• BLOOD GLUCOSE LEVEL DROPS BELOW SET POINT:

  • pancreas release glucagon
  • liver breaks down glycogen into glucose
  • homeostasis: 90 mg/100 mL blood