AP PSYCHOLOGY

Detailed explanation-1: -Our brains depend on glucose to function, even when we’re sleeping. The blood glucose level blood glucose level is the amount of glucose in the blood. When these levels (also called blood sugar levels) drop too low, it’s called hypoglycemia (pronounced: high-poe-gly-SEE-me-uh).

Detailed explanation-2: -During euglycemic conditions (about 5 mM glucose peripherally), brain glucose concentrations range between 1 and 2.5 mM and may vary depending on local activity levels.

Detailed explanation-3: -Hypoglycemia and the Brain Symptoms of low blood sugar may include feeling dizzy, shaky, or irritable, and you may have trouble walking or talking. Severe low blood sugar can cause you to pass out or have seizures. It can even put you in a coma.

Detailed explanation-4: -When blood glucose levels drop, such as after an overnight fast, the pancreas releases a hormone called glucagon. Glucagon binds a GPCR on liver and muscle cells called the glucagon receptor, which then stimulates the cells to release glucose into the bloodstream.

Detailed explanation-5: -The higher your blood sugar rises, the louder those cravings and hunger pangs might become. While you’d think your body and your brain ought to be satisfied by the excess sugar in your bloodstream, it’s not that simple. Without enough insulin, your brain cannot make use of that sugar.