Blood sugar regulation
Blood Sugar Regulation
Blood sugar regulation refers to the process by which the body maintains optimal blood glucose levels. This process is crucial for the body's overall functioning and health.
Pronunciation
Blood Sugar Regulation: /blʌd ˈʃʊɡər ˌrɛɡjʊˈleɪʃən/
Etymology
The term "blood sugar regulation" is derived from the English words "blood", "sugar", and "regulation". "Blood" comes from the Old English "blod", "sugar" from the Old French "sucre", and "regulation" from the Latin "regulare".
Process
Blood sugar regulation involves a complex interplay of various hormones, including insulin and glucagon, which are produced by the pancreas. Insulin lowers blood sugar levels by facilitating the uptake of glucose into cells, while glucagon raises blood sugar levels by stimulating the release of stored glucose from the liver.
Related Terms
- Glycogenesis: The process of converting glucose into glycogen for storage in the liver and muscle cells.
- Glycogenolysis: The process of breaking down glycogen into glucose.
- Gluconeogenesis: The process of producing glucose from non-carbohydrate sources.
- Hyperglycemia: A condition characterized by excessively high levels of glucose in the blood.
- Hypoglycemia: A condition characterized by abnormally low levels of glucose in the blood.
Disorders
Disorders of blood sugar regulation can lead to serious health conditions, such as diabetes mellitus, a chronic disease characterized by high blood sugar levels due to the body's inability to produce enough insulin or use insulin effectively.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Blood sugar regulation
- Wikipedia's article - Blood sugar regulation
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