Blood Glucose regulation

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GCSE Biology (Blood) Mind Map on Blood Glucose regulation, created by 9arush on 05/09/2013.
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Blood Glucose regulation
  1. Blood sugar levels are measured as blood passes through the pancreas
    1. Hyperglycemia
      1. Pancreas produces more Insulin (hormone)
        1. Liver then converts glucose -> glycogen restoring sugar levels
      2. Hypoglycemia
        1. Pancreas produces more glucagon (hormone)
          1. Liver then converts glycogen -> glucose restoring sugar levels
        2. Glucose levels are monitored for osmosis & respiration
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