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7.4 Blood glucose and the urinary system

What causes blood glucose concentration to rise after a meal?

A

Fat digestion produces glucose, which is absorbed through the stomach into the blood.

B

Carbohydrate digestion produces glucose, which is absorbed through the small intestine into the blood.

C

Protein digestion produces glucose, which is absorbed through the large intestine into the blood.

D

Carbohydrate digestion removes glucose, which passes from the blood into the small intestine.

7.4 Blood glucose and the urinary system Flashcards

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Flashcards for Edexcel GCSE Biology 7.4 Blood glucose and the urinary system, covering the key terms, definitions and processes you need to recall for Paper 1 and Paper 2. 26 cards drawn from 7.4.1 Insulin and blood glucose control, 7.4.2 Glucagon and blood glucose regulation, 7.4.3 Type 1 and type 2 diabetes, 7.4.4 Structure of the urinary system, 7.4.5 Structure and function of the nephron, 7.4.6 ADH and water regulation, 7.4.7 Treatments for kidney failure, and 7.4.8 Production of urea in the liver, matched to the Edexcel GCSE Biology (1BI0) specification. Recall questions account for roughly 40% of marks at GCSE Biology, so these target the marks you can secure before the paper starts.