blood glucose control

• Blood glucose control is important for an organism to keep blood glucose levels within a small range
• Glucose is important for respiration, which releases energy needed by cells
• Blood glucose control

  If the blood glucose level is too high, the pancreas releases the hormone insulin into the body. The insulin binds to the receptors of liver and muscle cells. These convert excess glucose into glycogen
• Insulin

  A hormone that regulates blood glucose levels by binding to the receptors of liver and muscle cells and converting excess glucose into glycogen
• Insulin reduces blood glucose levels
• Glucagon increases blood glucose levels
• Blood glucose control

  If the blood glucose level is too low, the pancreas releases the hormone glucagon into the bloodstream. The liver converts stores of glycogen back into glucose so they can be released into the bloodstream