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can cause Activity J Insulin helps us to regulate our blood glucose levels. Some of the steps involved in regulating blood glucose levels are listed below. Write down the correct order of the steps in the boxes provided below. 1. Mr. Dawson has lunch because he is feeling hungry 2. Mr. Dawson's pancreas releases insulin into the bloodstream. 3. The level of glucose in Mr. Dawson's blood rises. n) 4. Extra glucose is converted into glycogen or fat. 5. Insulin moves glucose from the bloodstream into the cells, where it can be used as energy rt ht Activity K Mark each statement as either "true" (T) or "false" (F). Correct the false statements. 1. T F Aldostor

Answer 1

1-> 3 -> 2 -> 5 -> 4

All cells in the human body require glucose to survive. However excessive amounts of glucose can also be detrimental to the body. In order to maintain this balance the body uses hormonal regulation. The body will detect high levels of blood glucose and release insulin to allow the sugar into cells. If there is not enough blood glucose, glucagon will be released. This hormone will cause the formation of glucose and the release of glucose stores. If the body is presented with a threat it will initiate the sympathetic nervous system. Part of this response is the release of epinephrine which causes haptic glucose release. If the body can not properly regulate blood glucose levels than it may be a form of diabetes. Diabetes type one stems from an inability to produce insulin. Diabetes type two is due to an insensitivity to insulin. Due to the blood glucose regulatory systems wide reach on the body when alcohol which also has a whole body effect a reaction is bond to occur. Blood glucose levels may initially increase however this is only in the case of high carbohydrate alcoholic beverages, such as beer. Due to the metabolism of alcohol glucose will be turned into pyruvate and blood glucose levels will drop. Alcohol's effects on judgment are also likely to lead to a drop in blood sugar.