B1.6 Nervous System and Hormones - Hormones and diabetes

Question 1

Hormones

Answer 1

Chemical messengers that are carried by the blood, control many body functions

Question 2

Blood glucose

Answer 2

The level of glucose in the blood

Question 3

Pancreas

Answer 3

The organ that monitors blood glucose concentration and produces insulin

Question 4

Insulin

Answer 4

Hormone produced by the pancreas which lowers blood sugar

Question 5

Glucose

Answer 5

Glucose

Question 6

Glycogen

Answer 6

A carbohydrate that acts as an energy and glucose store in animals

Question 7

Glycogen production

Answer 7

Insulin can reduce blood sugar levels by converting glucose into glycogen molecules that are stored in the liver

Question 8

Increased glucose uptake by cells

Answer 8

Insulin can reduce blood sugar levels by unlocking more cells to receive glucose for respiration

Question 9

Type 1 diabetes

Answer 9

A disorder where the pancreas fails to produce enough insulin

Question 10

Type 2 diabetes

Answer 10

A disorder where body cells no longer respond to insulin

Question 11

Insulin injections

Answer 11

How type 1 diabetes is treated

Question 12

Carbohydrate controlled diet and exercise

Answer 12

How type 2 diabetes is treated

Question 13

Uncontrolled high glucose levels

Answer 13

A symptom of diabetes, this can have detrimental effects on the body if not managed

Question 14

Liver and muscle cells

Answer 14

Where glycogen is converted and stored

Question 15

Obesity

Answer 15

A risk factor for type 2 diabetes

Question 16

Pancreatic transplant

Answer 16

A potential method used to treat diabetes by changing the pancreatic tissue

Question 17

Rising levels of diabetes in humanity

Answer 17

Due to increased access to food associated with type 2 diabetes such as carbohydrates and lipids, so improved medical technology means more individuals with type 1 diabetes are surviving and can pass on their genes

Question 18

Possible long-term effects of diabetes

Answer 18

Eye damage, kidney failure, heart disease and strokes