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Hormonal Regulation of Metabolism
The regulation of blood glucose levels by insulin and glucagon
As the levels of glucose in the blood rise, insulin stimulates the cells to take up more glucose and signals the liver to convert the excess glucose to glycogen, a form in which it can be stored for later use. When the levels of glucose in the blood fall, glucagon responds by stimulating the breakdown of glycogen into glucose and signals the production of additional glucose from amino acids.
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"OpenStax College, Regulation of Body Processes. October 17, 2013."
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