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Endocrine Communication
What is the endocrine system 1,
What are hormones 2,
2 types of hormones 3
7  cards
Hormone Action
How are hormones specific 1,
How are target cells organised 2,
Example of target cells being gro...
4  cards
Action of Hormones
1 1,
2 2,
3 3
8  cards
Adrenalin Glands
What molecule is polar molecules ...,
What type of hormone is it 2,
What are some of the effects of n...
4  cards
Adrenal Cortex
Blank 1,
What is the zona glomerulosa 2,
What is the purpose of zona glome...
13  cards
The Pancreas
Where is the pancreas found 1,
How many parts is it divided into 2,
How does the pancreas perform an ...
7  cards
The Pancreas- Endocrine
Where are substances secreted from 1,
What substances are secreted 2,
What do alpha cells do 3
4  cards
Insulin Secretion
What does the cell membrane have 1,
What channel is normal open 2,
What happens when the blood gluco...
8  cards
The Pancreas- Exocrine
Where are substances secreted from 1,
Examples of substances secreted 2
2  cards
Insulin Secretion- Steps
1 1,
2 2,
3 3
7  cards
Blood Glucose
What are the normal levels of blo...,
What is hypoglycaemia 2,
What is hyperglycaemia 3
3  cards
Hypoglycaemic
0  cards
Hyperglycaemia
0  cards
High Blood Glucose Levels
What happens when blood glucose i...,
Where is insulin released from 2,
What is glycogenesis 3
5  cards
Low Blood Glucose Levels
What happens when blood glucose i...,
Where is glucagon released from 2,
What is glycogenolysis 3
4  cards
Regulating High Blood Glucose
What is a high blood glucose conc...,
How do beta cells respond 2,
Where does insulin travel to 3
10  cards
Regulating High Blood Glucose- Steps
1 1,
2 2,
3 3
9  cards
Regulating Low Blood Glucose
What is a low blood glucose conce...,
How do alpha cells respond 2,
Where does glucagon travel to 3
7  cards
Regulating Low Blood Glucose- Steps
1 1,
2 2,
3 3
6  cards
Diabetes
What is diabetes 1,
What is a sign of diabetes 2,
How can stem cells be used to cur...
4  cards
Type 1 Diabetes
What is type 1 diabetes caused by 1,
When is it typically developed 2,
How is diabetes treated 3
3  cards
Type 2 Diabetes
What is type 2 diabetes caused by 1,
What is type 2 diabetes commonly ...,
When is it typically developed 3
4  cards
The pancreas
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