A number of hormones in the body are responsible for controlling blood glucose levels. Some examples include insulin, glucagon, adrenaline, and cortisol. Select the FOUR numbers below that correctly show the pathway for insulin. Insulin is secreted when blood sugar levels are high. Insulin is secreted when blood sugar levels are low. Insulin is released from the beta cells of the pancreas. Insulin is released from the alpha cells of the pancreas. Insulin makes cells more permeable to glucose. Insulin makes cells less permeable to glucose. Glycogen is taken up and converted to glucose. Glucose is taken up and converted to glycogen.

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A number of hormones in the body are responsible for controlling blood glucose levels. Some examples include insulin, glucagon, adrenaline, and cortisol.

Select the FOUR numbers below that correctly show the pathway for insulin.

  1. Insulin is secreted when blood sugar levels are high.
  2. Insulin is secreted when blood sugar levels are low.
  3. Insulin is released from the beta cells of the pancreas.
  4. Insulin is released from the alpha cells of the pancreas.
  5. Insulin makes cells more permeable to glucose.
  6. Insulin makes cells less permeable to glucose.
  7. Glycogen is taken up and converted to glucose.
  8. Glucose is taken up and converted to glycogen.
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