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Blood Glucose Regulation

The pancreas keeps blood sugar in a narrow range. It uses two hormones that work against each other. Pick a situation. Then watch insulin or glucagon pull blood sugar back to normal.

Blood glucose

Blood glucoseinsulin vs glucagon
📷 Reference image
A real labeled figure. Compare it with the interactive above.
Blood Glucose Regulation reference figure
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