| Front | What are the three ways in which glucagon can raise blood glucose concentrations? |
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| Back | 1. Glycogenosis - the liver breaks down its glycogen store into glucose and releases it into the bloodstream. 2. Reducing the amount of glucose absorbed by the liver 3. Increasing gluconeogenesis - increasing the conversion of amino acids and glycerol into glucose in the liver. |
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