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This lecture explains how the body regulates blood glucose levels through the release of insulin and glucagon, the conversion of glucose to glycogen, and the role of the pancreas, liver, and skeletal muscles in maintaining glucose balance. The instructor also discusses the concept of set points, controllers, actuators, and sensors in the context of body temperature and blood glucose regulation, emphasizing the common principles underlying control systems in different physiological processes.