Is a glucose an organ

SANDAYGOPUNK123 ∙

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∙ 16y ago

Updated: 8/17/2019

No. Glucose is a sugar molecule, infinitely smaller than an organ.

Cells make up tissues, tissues make up organs.

Glucose is found inside of cells and functions as a source of energy.

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∙ 16y ago

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What organ system did glucose and oygen passes?

All the organ system in the body needs glucose and oxygen for survival

What organ relies most critically on a steady supply of glucose?

That would be the liver. The liver stocks glucose as glycogen which can be broken down to glucose.

What malfunctioning organ causes glucose in urine?

The malfunctioning organ that causes glucose in urine is the kidneys. Normally, the kidneys filter glucose from the blood and reabsorb it back into the bloodstream. When the kidneys are not functioning properly, they may not be able to reabsorb all the glucose, leading to its presence in the urine, a condition known as glycosuria.

Which organ adds or removes glucose from the blood as necessary?

The pancreas is responsible for regulating blood glucose levels by producing insulin to remove glucose from the blood when levels are high, and producing glucagon to add glucose to the blood when levels are low.

Which organ and glands have a role in glucose homeostasis?

liver,kidneys and pancreas

What structure or organ is acting as the sensor with high blood glucose?

Kidney

Which one of the organ converts glycogen into glucose and purifies the blood?

its kidney

What organ does not need insulin?

Every organ is made up of many cells and each of these cells need glucose for the provision of energy. Glucose molecules cannot enter the cells however unless they are each joined with a molecule of insulin. This is why the blood glucose is raised with diabetes. No insulin, then no glucose entering the cells. Hope this helps.

What organ in the human body must have glucose available at all times?

BLOOD

What is the primary organ that converts fructose to glucose following absorption?

The liver is the primary organ that converts fructose to glucose following absorption. Fructose is absorbed in the small intestine and then transported to the liver where it is metabolized. The liver converts fructose into glucose, which can then be used for energy or stored as glycogen.

What organ in the human body is most responsible for regulating blood glucose areas?

Liver,Pancrease and Kidneys are very important in glucose regulation.

What does pancreas?

This is an accessory organ attached to the digestive tract and helps to regulate glucose levels.

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