2. Control of Blood Glucose Concentration

Question 1

Which HORMONE controls the blood glucose concentration?

Answer 1

INSULIN is the hormone that controls the blood GLUCOSE concentration

Question 2

Glands release what into the bloodstream?

Answer 2

GLANDS release HORMONES into the blood stream

Question 3

Why is the control of GLUCOSE important?

Answer 3

GLUCOSE is needed by every cell to release ENERGY needed by RESPIRATION

Question 4

The concentration of glucose is monitored by which organ?

Answer 4

The PANCREAS monitors the CONCENTRATION of GLUCOSE in the blood stream

Question 5

What happens to glucose in the blood after a meal?

Answer 5

The concentration of glucose in the blood can rise after eating a meal rich in CARBOHYDRATES - this is sensed by the PANCREAS.

THE PANCREAS produces the hormone INSULIN

Question 6

What is a major risk factor for people with type 2 diabetes?

Answer 6

TYPE 2 DIABETES can lead to OBESITY

Question 7

What happens in TYPE 2 DIABETES?

Answer 7

In TYPE 2 DIABETES:

• The body cells STOP RESPONDING to insulin produced by the PANCREAS
• Therefore, BLOOD GLUCOSE levels and rise TOO HIGH

Question 8

HOW IS TYPE 2 DIABETES controlled?

Answer 8

Type 2 DIABETES is controlled by:

• Diet with a reduced amount of CARBOHYDRATES - to PREVENT blood glucose RISING too high
• Also advised to take more EXERCISE

Question 9

TYPE 1 DIABETES

Answer 9

TYPE 1 DIABETES

• Often born which this condition where PANCREAS doesn’t produce enough INSULIN - therefore HIGH GLUCOSE levels
• GLUCOSE levels can be controlled by INJECTING INSULIN
• Need to check blood glucose levels during day