2.8 Blood Glucose Levels And Obesity

Question 1

Hormone that stimulates the release of glucose from glycogen during stress or exercise

Answer 1

Adrenaline (epinephrine)

Question 2

Quantitive measure used to estimate body fat

Answer 2

Body density

Question 3

Relative measurement based on height and weight

Answer 3

Body mass index (BMI)

Question 4

Hormone produced by the pancreas that stimulates the conversion of glycogen into glucose in the liver

Answer 4

Glucagon

Question 5

Maintenance of a steady state in the cells of a living organism

Answer 5

Homeostasis

Question 6

Hormone produced by the pancreas that stimulates the conversion of glucose into glycogen in the liver

Answer 6

Insulin