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The main hormone resposible for raising blood sugar is Glucagon. However, in times of stress, other hormones such as Cortisol and adrenaline may also play a role.
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∙ 14y agoCortisol hormone from Zona fasiculata of adrenal cortex helps in increasing the blood glucose level
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∙ 12y agoGlucagon is the hormone that raises blood sugar levels. It is secreted by the pancreas, just like insulin is.
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∙ 8y agoWhen blood glucose levels are elevated the pancreas releases insulin
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What hormone causes liver cells to release glucose?
The hormone glucagon stimulates the liver to release glucose into the blood when glucose levels are low.
How does the blood control the blood sugar?
When the blood sugar is very high in the body, the pancreas makes a hormone called 'insulin' this hormone tells the liver to take the excess glucose out of the blood. The glucose is stored as glycogen, a type of sugar, in the liver. The glucose in the blood falls to its correct level. Also when we excercise, the muscles in our body use up a lot of glucose. If blood glucose falls, the pancrease makes another hormone 'glucagon'. This tells the liver to convert some glycogen into glucose and put it back into the blood. Glucose in the blood rises to its correct level.
What does glucose produce?
Glucose is a kind of sugar that your body needs and categorizes as "food". Glucose is what makes up your blood sugar level. If your blood sugar is too low, your pancreas detects this and releases the hormone insulin. This hormone travels aroudnt the body to get to the liver. The liver detects the insulin and takes glucose out of your blood and stores it as glycogen. Glycogen is essentially glucose in strings which the Liver stores for later use when the body is in need of glucose. This happens when the body detects the presence of Glycogon. Whenever your blood has too low sugar levels the pancreas releases a hormone called glycogon which then travels to the target organ, the Liver. The Liver, then detects the presence of the hormone glycogon, and uses up its reserves (glucose). The glucose is now sent out into your bloodstream which stabilises your sugar levels. I hope I answered your question. J.Raki
How is the blood level of of insulin controlled and regulated?
Well the hormone insulin takes glucose from the blood and shares it with other organs needing it. If Insulin isnt produced than this process isnt occuring which makes your blood have higher glucose levels, the insulin isnt doing its job.
Which hormone is released during exercise?
The hormones that are released include: Pituitary - antidiuretic hormone, oxytocin, follicle stimulating hormone, luteinizing hormone, thyroid stimulating hormone, adrenocorticotropin hormone, growth hormone, and prolactin Thyroid - thyroxine, triiodothyronine and calcitonin Parathyroids - parathyroid hormone Adrenals - epinephrine, norepinephrine, mineralocorticoids, and glucocorticoids Pancreas - insulin and glucagon Among the hormones particularly crucial to exercise adaptations, both immediately and systemically, are: Epinephrine and Norepinephrine (adrenal gland - more blood pumped per heartbeat, higher systolic blood pressure which, more vasodilation in active muscles, greater availability of fuel in the form of fats and carbs, and increased alertness) Glucagon (pancreas - increases glucose levels in the blood for energy) Cortisol (adrenal gland - makes fat available for use as fuel to preserve glucose in the cells and causes glucose to be made in the liver, serves the purpose of maintaining healthy blood glucose levels when exercising) Growth Hormone (pituitary gland - makes fat available for use as fuel to preserve glucose in the cells and causes glucose to be made in the liver, serves the purpose of maintaining healthy blood glucose levels when exercising) Testosterone (pituitary gland - increases with moderate to high amount of resistance training that involves short rest periods and large muscle groups) Insulin (pancreas - reduces the amount of glucose that is used rather than stored)
How does the liver help to regulate glucose levels in the blood?
When the blood sugar is very high in the body, the pancreas makes a hormone called 'insulin' this hormone tells the liver to take the excess glucose out of the blood. The glucose is stored as glycogen, a type of sugar, in the liver. The glucose in the blood falls to its correct level. Also when we excercise, the muscles in our body use up a lot of glucose. If blood glucose falls, the pancrease makes another hormone 'glucagon'. This tells the liver to convert some glycogen into glucose and put it back into the blood. Glucose in the blood rises to its correct level.
What can hormone adrenaline can do?
it increase heart rate quicker and makes you react faster
What is the the organ the releases glucose in the bloodstream?
The small intestine adds glucose from the food you eat, into the blood stream. Perhaps you mean insulin which regulates the uptake of glucose. Insulin is a peptide hormone produced by beta cells of the pancreatic islets. The pancreas is the organ in this case.
What on Earth is diabetes?
Diabetes is a disease where the body doesn't produce any/enough in History sulin, the hormone necessary to break down sugar and convert it into energy. This makes the sugar (glucose) stay in the blood, causing higher blood glucose (glycaemia) levels. Also, in type II diabetes, the body produces insulin, but the cell isn't able to convert sugar into energy causing high blood glucose levels. Type II is managed by diet and insulin therapy.
What glucose and salt?
Glucose and salt are two very important components of blood. Glucose is for energy and salt makes electrolyte that helps transmit nerve impulses.
What is the relation between whole blood glucose level and plasma glucose level?
Plasma makes up 55% of the volume of the blood. Glucose content in blood cells is different (smaller) than the glucose content in plasma. So the average glucose content in the whole blood is different from both (lies in between). To get an approximate plasma glucose value, multiply the whole blood value by 1.15. See http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Blood_sugar
What is the set point for blood glucose?
Your pancreas. It makes and adds insulin to your blood stream to counteract high sugar.
