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IB Biology SL 3.3.3 Blood Glucose Regulation

Practise explaining how pancreatic hormones keep blood glucose within limits, interpreting tolerance-test data and applying homeostasis to diabetes.

Syllabus
First assessment 2025
Course
Biology SL
Level
SL

Exam points

  • Trace insulin and glucagon responses to high and low blood glucose.
  • Interpret glucose-tolerance and hormone data to explain homeostatic control.
  • Apply blood-glucose regulation to diabetes, metformin and pancreatic function.

D3.3.3—Blood glucose regulation question 1

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Outline the role of glucagon in homeostasis of glucose.

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