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After a carbohydrate-containing meal
Digestion supplies glucose, which is absorbed into the blood. The pancreas monitors blood glucose concentration. If it rises too high, the pancreas releases insulin into the bloodstream.
Biology · Paper 2 · Foundation + Higher · B5
Insulin and blood glucose
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Foundation + Higher · B5. Nine core lessons, followed by four labelled Higher Tier lessons.
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