Hormones glucagon and insulin are produced in the alpha and beta cells respectively in the Islet of Langerhan in the pancreas. They are involved in the negative feedback system of blood glucose regulation in homeostasis.
GLUCAGON: when there is a low blood glucose concentration, the pancreas detect this and alpha cells produce and release glucagon. Glucagon causes the cells of the body to absorb less glucose from the blood. It also inhibits the process of converting glucose into glycogen (glycogenesis) and cause gluconeogenesis (process of converting amino acids/proteins and lipids/fats into glucose) and glycogenolysis (conversion of glycogen to glucose). Finally, glucagon decreases the rate of respiration so less glucose is required.
INSULIN: when blood glucose is high, insulin is released. Insulin binds with cell surface receptors of cells and activates the enzymes attached to the receptor. The enzymes cause a conformational change in the structural proteins that surround glucose transport protein containing vesicles, causing them to move out of the way so the vesicles migrate up to the cell membrane and glucose transport proteins can fuse with it. Thus, more glucose can be taken in by cells. Insulin also cause glycogenesis (converting glucose into glycogen) and inhibits gluconeogenesis and glycogenolysis.
Basically insulin decreases blood glucose concentration (eg. after eating) and glucagon increases it (eg. skipping breakfast in the morning)
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Extra credit question
Earth is special because it is an ocean planet. Water covers 70 percent of Earth's surface. Earth's atmosphere is made mostly of nitrogen and has plenty of oxygen for us to breathe.There are multiple reasons for earth to be a special planet. Reasons are as follows
1.Earth is the only planet known where intelligent life exist.
2.It lies in the circumstellar habitable zone (CHZ). CHZ is defined in the image given below.
3. Earth has a unique magnetic field which protects the earth from the harmful solar winds. These solar winds played a role in transforming venus into hell.
4. Earth has Van Allen radiation belts which protects it from cosmic rays.
5. Our large neighbour Jupiter protects is from many comets and asteroids that come from the keiper belt and Oort cloud.
6. Earth's atmosphere is favorable to support life on earth. This atmosphere consists of different gases in adequate amount. If the percentage of gases would differ then life on earth may face serious consequences.
7. Tectonic plates of earth differentiates it from most other planets.
8. Earth has a solid crust unlike the gaseous planets.
9. Earth has been gifted with a medium sized star which release solar winds and protect us from the harmful radiation of outer space.
Brainliest?
Explanation:
Answer: see explanation
Explanation:
A. substrate
B. Active site
C. Enzyme binds with substrate
D. Active site of enzyme
E. Products leaving active site
Simplified enzymatic reaction. The substrate reversibly binds to the active site of the enzyme, forming the enzyme-substrate (ES) complex. The bound substrate is converted to product by catalytic groups in the active site, forming the enzyme-product complex (EP). The bound products are released, returning the enzyme to its unbound form, ready to catalyze another round of converting substrate to product.
The bony labyrinth is a region of dense bone that surrounds and protects the membranous labyrinth.
Labyrinth is the name given to the inner ear. It is made up of a network of interconnecting sacs and canals. The inner ear is composed of two parts: bony labyrinth and membranous labyrinth. A vestibule, three semicircular canals, and a spirally wound cochlea make up the bony labyrinth. It is perilymph-filled.
The membranous labyrinth is encircled by the bony labyrinth. It includes the hearing and balance sensory receptors. The cochlear duct, saccule, and utricle and three semicircular ducts that make up the endolymph-filled membranous labyrinth. The cristae, an organ of corti, and the ampullaris maculae are examples of sensory receptors.
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Answer:
The given situation is an example of the <u>Positive feedback loop</u><u>.</u>
Explanation:
Positive feedback is the phenomenon in which the effects of the small disturbances on a particular system can result in an increase in the perturbation magnitude. Positive feedback increases the input and causes instability in the system. Therefore, it refers to positive loop gain about closed loop of the cause and effect.
<u>Therefore, the given situation is an example of the </u><u>Positive feedback loop</u><u>. </u>
