The ability to maintain a relatively stable internal state that persists despite changes in the external environment is called ——–

Which organ controls your blood sugar?

The human body maintains the temperature that enzymes work best, which is around ——————-

When blood sugar levels are low the pancreas releases which hormone?

Glucagon is a hormone that is involved in controlling blood sugar (glucose) levels. It is produced by ———–

When blood sugar levels are high, the pancreas releases which hormone?

The hormone amylin affects ———

Insulin is produced by ———–

The formation of glycogen from glucose is called ————–

Gluconeogenesis is the ——————

Gluconeogenesis occurs in the ——————

The process of glycogenesis takes place when blood glucose levels are ————–

Which hormone helps cells to absorb glucose?

The breakdown of glycogen is called ———–

Glycogenolysis primarily occurs in the ————–

Glycogenolysis is stimulated by the hormone glucagon and ————

The production of glucose from a non-carbohydrate source is called ———-

Glycogen is broken down to form which type of glucose?

Name the hormones that are involved in blood glucose regulation

Pancreatic islets consist of specialised cells that produce insulin, glucagon, and somatostatin. Which of the following cells produce insulin?

When blood glucose levels drop too low, the adrenal glands secrete —————–

What factors influence blood glucose levels?

Normal blood glucose levels for adults, without diabetes, are ————-

The islets of Langerhans are found in the ————

The pancreas performs the function(s) of the…?