Regulation of Blood glucose levels stimulus response model solutions

When blood glucose levels rise after a meal.

STIMULUS RECEPTOR
Blood glucose levels rise above Stimulus is detected by islet
normal cells of the pancreas

NEGATIVE FEEDBACK
Blood glucose level
drops back to normal

RESPONSE
Body cells increase uptake of
glucose from bloodstream.
Liver increases uptake glucose
and stores it as glycogen.
MODULATOR
Beta cells of pancreas are
EFFECTOR stimulated to release the hormone
All body cells insulin into the blood. Alpha cells
decrease glucagon release

When blood glucose levels fall

STIMULUS RECEPTOR
Blood glucose levels drop below Stimulus is detected by islet
normal cells of the pancreas

NEGATIVE FEEDBACK
Blood glucose levels
increase to normal levels

MODULATOR
RESPONSE Alpha cells of the pancreas are
Liver breaks down glycogen EFFECTOR stimulated to release the hormone
stores and releases glucose into Liver cells glucagon into the blood. Beta cells
the blood. Feeling of hunger leads Brain & digestive decrease insulin release.
to ingestion of food. Digestion system
releases sugars.