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Blood sugar regulation by insulin/glucagon

Written by the Fiveable Content Team โ€ข Last updated August 2025
Verified for the 2027 exam
Verified for the 2027 examโ€ขWritten by the Fiveable Content Team โ€ข Last updated August 2025

Definition

A negative feedback mechanism in which insulin and glucagon hormones regulate blood glucose levels to maintain homeostasis.

AP course connection

Topic 4.4: 4.4 Feedback

Unit 4

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