Controlling Blood Glucose Concentration

Question 1

Which organ monitors and controls your blood glucose concentration?

Answer 1

The Pancreas

Question 2

Which hormone is released if there is too much glucose in the blood?

Answer 2

Insulin

Question 3

Which hormone is released if there is too little glucose in the blood?

Answer 3

Glucagon

Question 4

Describe the effect of insulin have in the body?

Answer 4

Triggers liver and muscles cells to store excess glucose as glycogen

Question 5

Describe the effect of glucagon have in the body?

Answer 5

triggers liver cells to convert glycogen into glucose which is released into the bloods

Question 6

Describe what is wrong with a person if they have type one diabetes and how it is treated

Answer 6

Pancreas not producing enough insulin -> treat with insulin injections

Question 7

Describe what is wrong with a person if they have type two diabetes and how it is treated

Answer 7

Insulin not having an effect on the muscle/liver cells -> treat with controlled diet and exercise

Question 8

State the hormones that is released from the pancreas and its effect on the body

Answer 8

Insulin - decreases blood glucose
Glucagon - increases blood glucose

Question 9

State a risk factor for type 2 diabetes

Answer 9

Obesity
Lack of exercise and sedentary way of life
High blood pressure
Family history Aging