ESS 3 Lecture 8: ESS 3 Notes 10.20.16
31 Oct 2016
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Blood glucose levels are regulated by the actions of pancreatic hormones. Blood glucose levels are maintained in a narrow range through the actions of the pancreatic hormones insulin and glucagon. Insulin= a hormone secreted by the beta cells of the pancreas in response to increased blood levels of glucose. Assists in maintaining blood glucose by increasing the movement of proteins from inside the cell to the cell membrane which allow glucose to enter the cell. Insulin also stimulates the liver and muscles to take up glucose and store it as glycogen. The pancreas secretes insulin in response to increased blood glucose** possibly on midterm. Insulin stimulates cells to take up glucose from the blood. Insulin promotes storage of excess glucose as glycogen in liver and skeletal muscle. Insulin promotes conversion of excess glucose to fat in liver and adipose. A hormone secreted by the pancreas in response to decreased blood levels of glucose.
