Control of blood glucose concentration (A-level only)
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Why blood glucose must be controlled

Why blood glucose must be controlled

Negative feedback flowchart showing insulin lowering high blood glucose and glucagon raising low blood glucose

Blood glucose concentration is the amount of glucose dissolved in a given volume of blood, often measured in mmol dm−3\text{mmol dm}^{-3}mmol dm−3. It must stay within a narrow range because glucose is a key substrate for respiration.

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