Page 93 - The Miracle of Hormones

In the intestines, carbo-
hydrates become glu-
cose and are
assimilated into the
blood. If the level of glu-
cose rises too high, the
pancreas secretes a Carbohydrates
hormone called insulin
which helps the cells to
absorb glucose.

Active receptor
Esophagus
Glucose is A NON-DIABETIC PERSON
converted into
energy
Insulin

Active transporter

Glucose Liver
Stomach
hormone unites with the receptor
activates the glucose transporter.
The glucose enters the cell and is
converted into energy. The level of
ucose in the blood remains stable.
the case of diabetes, insulin does
not bond with the receptor and the
ransporter becomes inactive. Glu-
e circulates in the blood and rais-
es its level of sugar.
Large intestine

Inactive receptor

ADIABETIC PERSON
Insulin
Inactive transporter

Glucose