Upon perfroming vigorous excercise, an athlete's blood glucose begins to decrease. Describe how the body responds when blood glucose concentration begins to decrease.

pancreas detects low blood glucose, so produces glucagon. glycogen is converted to glucose

HV
Answered by Holly V. Biology tutor

2770 Views

See similar Biology GCSE tutors

Related Biology GCSE answers

All answers ▸

Describe what happens at a synapse in the human body. (6 marks)


When playing football, a footballer's body temperature increases. Explain how the brain monitors body temperature


What conditions increase the likelihood of fossilisation?


Describe how water moves from the roots to the leaves in plants


We're here to help

contact us iconContact ustelephone icon+44 (0) 203 773 6020
Facebook logoInstagram logoLinkedIn logo

MyTutor is part of the IXL family of brands:

© 2026 by IXL Learning