Biology GCSE
Insulin action
What Insulin action means in Biology GCSE, as defined for AQA.
Definition of Insulin action
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Lowering blood glucose by promoting glucose uptake and glycogen storage, so a slower fall in blood glucose links to reduced insulin action or reduced insulin production.
Topics that use Insulin action
- Control of blood glucose concentration (AQA GCSE)
Related terms
- antagonistic hormones
- blood glucose regulation
- Carbohydrate controlled diet
- Exercise regime
- Glucagon
- glycogen
- hormonal control
- Insulin
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