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Glucose is absorbed through the small intestine into the capillaries. There are millions of villi (finger-like projections) that line the inside of the small intestine to increase its surface area for absorption. Villi have a very rich blood supply, so the glucose can be absorbed quickly and the blood is taken away quickly, maintaining a steep concentration gradient for more glucose, and other food, to be absorbed.
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∙ 11y agoGlucose molecules enter a cell through its channel protein, or gate. Large molecules, like glucose, are too large to slide through pores in the membrane, so it relies on the gates. Gates are specifically made for a certain molecule the cell needs, and only glucose can get in through a glucose gate.
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∙ 12y agoA transport protein is used to cross the lipid bilayer
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∙ 9y agoGlucose gets into the cells by facilitated diffusion. This allows glucose to move from a higher to a lower concentration area.
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∙ 9y agoMainly, glucose gets into the cells through active transport and diffusion. The kidneys and GI tract are the main organs that absorb glucose into the cells.
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A monosaccharide that serves as a source of energy for all body cells and tissues?
glucose
What promotes use of glucose by the cells?
It is actually glucagon hormone, which converts glycogen to glucose . researches have found that there is certain cells in the liver cells that help to convert glycogen to glucose . so as glycogen is converted yo glucose, glucagon secreted by alpha cells of pancreas this way it promotes glucose utilisation in the body cells
Which body system transports glucose and other substances in the blood to the cells of the body?
The circulatory system transports the substances in your blood to your body cells.
What cells in the pancreas play a role in diabetes?
Insulin...When the blood-sugar level in your body is too high, your pancreas produces more insulin which then allows the glucose to be absorbed by body cells. The glucose level will then reduce. When the Blood-sugar level is too low, your pancreas does not release insulin, which mean that less glucose is absorbed in body cells. The glucose level in the blood is therefore increased.
Do your body cells always use cellular respiration to break down glucose?
Not always, only when your body cells run out of energy.
Where is glucose stored in the body?
In the human body, glucose is stored in the cells. The function of the stored glucose is the secondary energy storage. The primary energy is stored in the adipose tissue.
What hormone decreases blood glucose levels by transporting glucose into body cells?
insulin
A monosaccharide that serves as a source of energy for all body cells and tissues?
glucose
What is glucose converted into by body cells?
Pyrrhic acids
What is a major source of energy for your body cells?
glucose
Why is insulin so important to the body?
Insulin is important for the body because it helps glucose enter the body's cells. The glucose is then used for energy.
What promotes use of glucose by the cells?
It is actually glucagon hormone, which converts glycogen to glucose . researches have found that there is certain cells in the liver cells that help to convert glycogen to glucose . so as glycogen is converted yo glucose, glucagon secreted by alpha cells of pancreas this way it promotes glucose utilisation in the body cells
Necessary if glucose is to be taken up by body cells?
insulin
Which sugar is used by the body cells to produce energy?
glucose
Cells in a person's body obtain glucose from the digestion of?
starch
Which body system transports glucose and other substances in the blood to the cells of the body?
The circulatory system transports the substances in your blood to your body cells.
The role of insulin in the human body is to?
Trigger body cells to take up glucose.
