CB7 Diabetes and Insulin Flashcards
What is the function of the hormone insulin?
Reduce the blood glucose concentration.
What are the 2 target organs of insulin?
Liver, muscles
What gland secretes insulin?
Pancreas
What is the effect of insulin on its target organs?
Absorb glucose and store it as glycogen
What is glycogen?
A polymer of glucose.
What is the function of the hormone glucagon?
Increase the blood glucose concentration.
What is the target organ of glucagon?
Liver
What gland secretes glucagon?
Pancreas
What is the effect of glucagon on its target organ?
Release glucose by breaking down glycogen.
What is diabetes?
A disease that means the body cannot regulate its blood glucose concentration.
What is the cause of type 1 diabetes?
Destruction of the insulin-producing cells of the pancreas by the body’s immune system.
What is the treatment for type 1 diabetes?
Insulin injections
What is the cause of type 2 diabetes?
Target organs no longer respond to insulin.
What are 2 treatments for type 2 diabetes?
Managing the carbohydrate content of in the diet, regular exercise
