Insulin is produced in the islets of Langerhans in the pancreas. It helps move glucose from the blood into the body ( it lowers blood glucose).
Glucagon
It is an hormone produced by the pancreas which help increase the glucose level of the blood.
Glycogen
It is a polysaccharide that serves as an energy storage in animals.Glucose that cannot be immediately used is stored as glycogen. Excess is stored as fat.
What happens when we eat?
When we eat our blood glucose level increases so does our level of insulin.
Insulin acts on the cells of the body and makes them glucose from the blood stream into our body.
What happens when we haven't eaten or in between meals
Our blood sugar(glucose) level reduces so does the level of insulin.
Low blood sugar levels stimulate the pancreas to produce glucagon. Glucagon works on the liver cells to make them release glucose. Glucagon helps convert the stored glycogen into glucose.
What happens when the blood sugar levels rise above normal?
The pancreas stop releasing glucagon and it may start to release Insulin.
How does the S.A:Vol affect digestion
It helps with digestion by increasing the amount of cells on the surface area and their ability to absorb nutrients from macromolecules.
It can limit the rate of absorption and make it difficult for the organism to absorb nutrients and remove waste products.
