3a.6 - Controlling Blood Glucose Flashcards
1
Q
What controls blood glucose levels?
A
Insulin and glucagon
2
Q
What is added if blood glucose is too high?
A
Insulin
3
Q
Describe how blood sugar is reduced (4)
A
- Insulin is secreted by pancreas
- Glucose is removed by liver
- Insulin enters liver
- Insulin makes liver turn glucose into glucagon
4
Q
What is added if blood glucose is too low?
A
Glucagon
5
Q
Describe how blood sugar is raised (4)
A
- Glucagon secreted by pancreas
- Glucagon enters liver
- Glucagon makes liver turn glycogen into glucose
- Glucose added by liver
6
Q
What is type 1 diabetes caused by?
A
Lack of insulin
7
Q
How is type 1 diabetes controlled?
A
- Limiting the intake of foods rich in simple carbohydrates
- Regular exercise
- Insulin therapy
