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Higher: glucagon and glucose feedback

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When blood glucose falls

If blood glucose concentration is too low, the pancreas releases glucagon. It acts on the liver, where stored glycogen is broken down into glucose. Glucose is released into the blood, raising its concentration.

Blood glucose falls below the normal range.

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