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What organ releases glucose to help maintain normal blood glucose levels in between meals?
The liver releases glucose into the bloodstream to help maintain normal blood glucose levels in between meals. This process is regulated by hormones like insulin and glucagon.
The liver secretes what into the body?
the liver produces bile which is then stored in the gallbladder and the liver also releases glucose into the blood when the levels are low
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 are the primary organ systems that are involved in controlling blood glucose?
The primary organ systems involved in controlling blood glucose are the endocrine system, particularly the pancreas, and the circulatory system. The pancreas releases hormones such as insulin and glucagon to regulate glucose levels in the blood. The liver also plays a crucial role by storing and releasing glucose as needed. Additionally, the nervous system helps coordinate these responses by signaling the need for glucose regulation.
How do the human body is glucose stored?
Glucose is stored in the body as glycogen. It is stored in the liver and in muscle tissue until it is needed, then the hormone glucagon - 'turns-the-sugar-on'- and releases the glycogen as glucose into the bloodstream.
What hormone removes glucose from the blood and stores it in the liver?
GlucagonINSULIN causes glucose to be removed from the blood stream by having it stored in the form of Glycogen in muscle and liver cellsGLUCAGON causes glycogen to be broken down from liver and muscle tissue and releases glucose into the blood stream, thus increasing circulating blood glucose levels. The hormone, released by the pancreas, is insulin.
What organ stores excess glucose and releases it later into the blood?
The islets of langerhaan in the pancreas release insulin to control glucose levels. All organs can store glucose as fat, but usually, normal body fat is easier to convert to glucose if the body needs it.
The organ most responsible for extracting and converting lactic acid to pyruvic acid and which ultimately reforms and releases free glucose via the Cori cycle into the blood is the?
liver. The liver is responsible for extracting lactic acid from the blood and converting it back to pyruvate through the Cori cycle. This process allows the liver to produce glucose to be released into the blood for energy.
What doest the liver remove from the bloodstream?
The liver removes glucose
What are the basic steps of blood glucose regulation?
I know three out of six steps. 1. ? 2. Blood glucose levels increase. 3. ? 4. Glucose is stored in the liver. 5. ? 6. The pancreas releases glucagon. By Group 935[Chris]
Does insulin mobilize liver glycogen to yield glucose?
No, insulin stimulates the liver to produce glycogen from glucose. Glucagon mobilizes liver glycogen to yield glucose.
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
