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Module 5: Communication, homeostasis and energy
Quick questions on Hormonal communication and blood glucose: insulin, glucagon, second messengers and diabetes - OCR A-Level Biology A
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What is control of blood glucose?Show answer
Blood glucose is kept near a set point by negative feedback:
What is the second messenger model?Show answer
Glucagon and adrenaline act by the second messenger model, because they cannot enter the cell:
What is q1?Show answer
State two ways in which hormonal coordination differs from nervous coordination. [2 marks]
What is q2?Show answer
Explain how insulin lowers the blood glucose concentration. [2 marks]
What is q3?Show answer
Name the second messenger in the action of glucagon. [1 mark]
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