Glucose Balance in the Body
Learning Objective
I can describe how the body maintains a stable glucose level
Lesson Flow
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Homeostasis and Negative/Positive Feedback
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Guided Notes
Key concepts students will learn:
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Homeostasis is the state of balance in the body, such as maintaining a certain pH level, blood glucose, and internal body temperature.
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Negative feedback is when a variable triggers a counteracting response to return to a set point, while positive feedback intensifies the variable instead of counteracting it.
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An example of positive feedback is during childbirth, where pressure on the cervix causes the release of hormones, leading to more contractions and pressure, ultimately helping the baby to be born.
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In Type 1 diabetes, the pancreas may not produce insulin, which is needed to get glucose into cells for cellular respiration.
Practice
12 questions • Multiple choice & Short answer
Exit Ticket
“Describe how insulin and glucagon work together to maintain a stable glucose level in the blood.”
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