The pancreas releases glucagon when blood glucose is low, causing the liver to convert stored glycogen into glucose and release it into the blood. This is an example of negative feedback.
When blood glucose is low, the pancreas releases glucagon, which converts stored glycogen back into glucose and releases it into the bloodstream. This is an example of negative feedback.
| Front | If blood glucose concentration is too low: |
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| Back | -Pancreas releases glucagon -Glucagon stimulates glycogen to be converted into glucose and released into the blood Example of negative feedback ^ |
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