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Indicate that insulin lowers the concentration of glucose in the blood.

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Cambridge IGCSE BiologyCoordination and responseCore content

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Indicate that insulin lowers the concentration of glucose in the blood

  • This point belongs to Homeostasis, especially Homeostasis outcomes.
  • You need to be able to indicate that insulin lowers the concentration of glucose in the blood.
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Role of Insulin

Insulin is a hormone that helps control blood glucose levels in the body.

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    State the effect of insulin on blood glucose concentration.

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