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HHB 2.8 2025
glossary
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Biology
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10/05/2025

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pancreatic receptors
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detect blood glucose concentrations and release of hormones to control it
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liver
Definition
organ in the body where excess glucose is stored as glycogen
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insulin
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hormone produced by the pancreas to activate the conversion of glucose to glycogen in the liver
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glycogen
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storage carbohydrate in the liver (and muscle tissues)
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glucagon
Definition
hormone produced by the pancreas that activates the conversion of glycogen to glucose in the liver
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adrenaline
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hormone that raises blood glucose concentrations during exercise and flight or fight responses
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adrenal glands
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glands responsible for releasing adrenaline
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type 1 diabetes
Definition
condition where the pancreas no longer produces insulin
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regular doses of insulin
Definition
treatment for type 1 diabetes
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type 2 diabetes
Definition
condition where cells have become less sensitive to insulin
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glucose in the urine
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an indicator of diabetes
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glucose tolerance test
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test used to diagnose diabetes
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body mass index (BMI)
Definition
relative measurement based on height and weight [body weight (kg) รท (height (m) )2]
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30kgm-2
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BMI over this value is considered obese
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