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Explain that insulin causes excess glucose to be converted into glycogen in the liver and muscles.
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Hormonal coordination in humans
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Control of blood glucose concentration
Aqa Gcse BiologyHomeostasis and response
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Explain that insulin causes excess glucose to be converted into glycogen in the liver and muscles
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- The key ideas to know are insulin, glycogen, and muscles.
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How do you explain insulin causes excess glucose to be converted into glycogen in the liver and muscles?
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- insulin: A hormone secreted by the pancreas that regulates blood glucose levels by facilitating the conversion of excess glucose into glycogen.
- glycogen: A stored form of glucose found in the liver and muscles, which can be converted back into glucose when energy is needed.
Common trap
Misunderstanding Insulin's Role: Clarify that insulin's primary function is to promote the conversion of excess glucose into glycogen for storage in the liver and muscles, which indirectly helps lower blood glucose levels.
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