Blood Glucose Regulation🩸

Question 1

What is the function of beta cells in blood glucose regulation?

Answer 1

Secrete insulin

Question 2

What is the function of alpha cells in blood glucose regulation?

Answer 2

Secrete glucagon

Question 3

Which cells secrete digestive enzymes?

Answer 3

Acinar cells

Question 4

What are the appetite hormones and what are each of their functions?

Answer 4

Leptin - causes less appetite
Ghrelin - causes more appetite

Question 5

What is the body’s preferred energy source?

Answer 5

Carbohydrates

Question 6

What is normal blood glucose levels (in a healthy person)?

Answer 6

3.5-6.5mmol

Question 7

What is hyper-glycaemia?

Answer 7

High blood glucose

Question 8

What is hypo-glycaemia?

Answer 8

Low blood glucose

Question 9

What provides information about acute or chronic control of blood glucose?

Answer 9

HbA1c

Question 10

What is classed as hyperglycaemia?

Answer 10

12mmol and above

Question 11

What is classed as hypoglycaemia?

Answer 11

4mmol and below

Question 12

Symptoms of hyperglycaemia are…

Answer 12

Dry mouth, increased thirst, increased urination, weakness, headache and blurred vision

Question 13

Symptoms of hypoglycaemia are…

Answer 13

Sweating, shaking, hunger, confusion, uncoordinated and nausea