(a) If blood glucose level rises... Liver converts A. to B. Glycogen (b) If blood glucose level falls... Liver breaks down D. into E. and releases glucose into bloodstream. Glucose Glucose Liver Glucose stored as C. in liver Liver Glucose released into bloodstream Homeostasis Normal blood glucose level Pancreas Pancreas Pancreas secretes insulin. Pancreas secretes glucagon.
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