The instructor will explain the use of Diastix to obtain the serum glucose concentration. After a meal, intestinal digestion adds glucose to the portal circulation. As blood glucose rises, the pancreas increases its secretion of insulin, an endocrine hormone. In a fasting situation, cells continue to absorb the glucose they need for energy. This causes blood glucose to fall below the normal level.
Low levels stimulate the secretion of the hormone glucagon.
Glucagon causes the opposite effect of insulin in the liver. Glycogen is converted to glucose to return blood glucose level to normal. In your own words, explain these changes, include hormone required, role of liver, and what happens to glucose and glycogen. In your own words, explain these changes, include hormone required, role of liver, and what happens to glucose and glycogen.