Biology GCSE
Exercise regime
What Exercise regime means in Biology GCSE, as defined for AQA.
Definition of Exercise regime
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Regular exercise increases the use of glucose by muscles during activity and can improve the sensitivity of body cells to insulin.
Topics that use Exercise regime
- Control of blood glucose concentration (AQA GCSE)
Related terms
- antagonistic hormones
- blood glucose regulation
- Carbohydrate controlled diet
- Glucagon
- glycogen
- hormonal control
- Insulin
- Insulin action
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