# Explain how the body responds when blood glucose concentration falls below the normal level.

> WJEC GCSE Biology (Wales) — 2.5.2 Hormonal coordination · Explain · 4 marks

## Mark scheme (4 marks)

1. The pancreas detects the fall in blood glucose concentration
2. The pancreas releases / secretes glucagon
3. Glucagon acts on the liver
4. The liver converts glycogen into glucose / glycogen is broken down to release glucose into the blood

## Key terms

- [blood glucose concentration](https://www.gradenine.co.uk/glossary/blood-glucose-concentration)

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