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Paper 3 structured question: Homeostasis

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Blood glucose regulation

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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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Insulin and Blood Glucose

After a meal, blood glucose concentration rises and insulin is released to regulate it.

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    Identify how insulin lowers blood glucose concentration.

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