1. Glucose in the Blood By: Paul.B, Carl.B, Joseph.G, Ace.C, Joshua.C

2. Define what the loop is looking at and indicate the normal range Encapsulates the process of maintenance of a balanced body sugar level. The loop outlines the process of Homeostasis with reference to Body Glucose. 1.High blood sugar: an immediate secretion/release of insulin 2.Low Blood Sugar: Stimulates Glucagon and requests for the need of sugars

3. Normal Range of Body Glucose Blood glucose targets in type 2 diabetes Normal blood glucose levels 4 to 6 or 6 to 8 (mmol/L) 2. Slightly raised blood glucose level 6 to 7 or Up to 11.0 (mmol/L)

4. Explain what the receptors are and how they work The receptors of the pancreas are responsible for monitoring glucose levels in the blood, since it is important in every cell for respiration. 1.Insulin 2.Glucagon These hormones target the liver, one or the other depending on the glucose concentration

5. Explain the effectors are and how they work The effectors is the liver. The liver receives a message either indicating low or high glucose levels. * In cases where glucose levels increase, less glucagons and more insulin is released by the pancreas and targets the liver OR * In cases where glucose levels decrease, less insulin and more glucagon is released by the pancreas and targets the liver

6. Discuss the control centre that sends signal to effectors to initiate change

7. Video http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m6rH Yc0X0jwhttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m6rH Yc0X0jw

8. Responsible for analyzing and summarizing information explaining why this feedback loop is important High blood sugar: an immediate secretion/release of insulin. Low Blood Sugar: Stimulates Glucagons and requests for the need of sugars. Normal blood glucose levels 4 to 6 or 6 to 8 (mmol/L). The receptors of the pancreas are responsible for monitoring glucose levels in the blood, since it is important in every cell for respiration. The effectors is the liver and either releases more glucagons or insulin.