1. Communication and Homeostasis
Insulin

2. Spec (d) how blood glucose concentration is regulated
To include the action of insulin and glucagon as an example of negative feedback, and the role of the liver AND the control of insulin secretion, with reference to potassium channels and calcium channels in the beta cells of the pancreas.

3. Starter
Glucose karaoke

4. Learning Objectives Success Criteria
Know about blood glucose control
Explain how blood glucose concentration is regulated, outlining the control of insulin secretion

5. Mechanism of Insulin Secretion

6. Beta Cells: Recap When blood glucose concentration is high
Beta cells secrete insulin
Target cells hepatocytes & muscle cells
Glucose converted to glycogen (glycogenesis)

7. Beta Cell in Islets of Langerhans

16. Task
Create wheel or cartoon summary
Use page 69 (p26 of old textbook)

17. Plenary Compare synaptic transmission with insulin secretion
Can use framework