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which bodily system regulates how much sugar is the blood at a time
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The endocrine system.
Most importantly the pancreas releases two hormones—insulin and glucagon—that keep blood glucose in a narrow range:
- Insulin (from beta cells) lowers blood sugar by helping cells take up glucose and by promoting glycogen and fat storage.
- Glucagon (from alpha cells) raises blood sugar by stimulating the liver to break down glycogen and make new glucose.
Other hormones (epinephrine, cortisol, growth hormone) and the autonomic nervous system also influence blood sugar, and the whole process is an example of homeostatic regulation. Disorders of this system (for example diabetes) impair blood-glucose control.
Most importantly the pancreas releases two hormones—insulin and glucagon—that keep blood glucose in a narrow range:
- Insulin (from beta cells) lowers blood sugar by helping cells take up glucose and by promoting glycogen and fat storage.
- Glucagon (from alpha cells) raises blood sugar by stimulating the liver to break down glycogen and make new glucose.
Other hormones (epinephrine, cortisol, growth hormone) and the autonomic nervous system also influence blood sugar, and the whole process is an example of homeostatic regulation. Disorders of this system (for example diabetes) impair blood-glucose control.
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