16-controlling blood glucose level

Question 1

what hormones control blood glucose levels?

Answer 1

1. insulin: decreases blood glucose concentration
2. glucagon: increases blood glucose levels

Question 2

what causes blood glucose levels to rise

Answer 2

1. eating foods that contain glucose
2. normal metabolism removes these substances
3. excess glucose can be stored as glycogen in the blood
4. Pancreas monitors changes in blood glucose concentration

Question 3

what causes type 1 diabetes

Answer 3

1. pancreas creates little insulin
2. frequent urination, thirst, hunger and weight loss are symptoms
3. injecting insulin is a cure