Controlling Blood Gluocose

Question 1

what two hormones control blood glucose levels

Answer 1

insulin and glucagon

Question 2

what does the normal metabolism of cells do and exercise

Answer 2

remove glucose from the blood and exercise removes much more glucose from the blood

Question 3

where is excess glucose stored and in what form

Answer 3

can be stored as glycogen in the liver and muscles

Question 4

what monitors and controls the blood glucose levels and how

Answer 4

the pancreas by using insulin and glucagon in a negative feedback loop

Question 5

explain what happens when blood glucose levels are too high

Answer 5

• alot of glucose and insulin in the bloodstream
• glucose moves from blood into liver and muscle cells
• insulin makes liver turn glucose into glycogen
• blood glucose levels reduced and stabilised

Question 6

explain what happens when blood glucose levels are too low

Answer 6

• glucagon secreted by pancreas
• too little glucose but glucagon is present
• glucagon makes liver turn glycogen into glucose
• glucose released into blood by liver
• blood glucose levels increased and stabililsed

Question 7

what hormone is responsible for the conversion of glycogen into glucose which is released into the bloodstream

Answer 7

glucagon

Question 8

what hormone is responsible for the conversion of glucose into glycogen which is stored in the liver

Answer 8

insulin

Question 9

what is diabetes

Answer 9

a condition that affects your ability to control you blood sugar levels. there are 2 types

Question 10

what is specific concerning type 1 diabetes

Answer 10

the pancreas produces too little or no insulin, causing the blood glucose levels to be too high which can kill

Question 11

what is a problem that comes with T1D

Answer 11

collection of glucose in tiny blood vessels and capillaries in the eyes can clog them and cause blindness

Question 12

symptoms of T1D

Answer 12

dizziness, nausea, excessive thirst and weight loss

Question 13

what do people with T1D have to do in order to control their blood glucose levels

Answer 13

go through insulin therapy, which involves several injections of insulin throughout the day at mealtimes

Question 14

why do people with T1D take insulin at mealtimes

Answer 14

to make sure that glucose is removes from the body quickly once food has been digested, which stops levels getting too high

Question 15

name 2 precautions people with T1D have to take

Answer 15

• think about limiting the intake of foods rich in simple carbs, as it causes blood glucose to rise quickly
• taking regular exercise, which helps to remove excess glucose from the blood

Question 16

what is specific concerning T2D

Answer 16

a person becomes resistant to their own insulin eventhough the body is producing it, which can cause blood sugar levels to rise to dangerous levels

Question 17

what can increase your chances of developing T2D

Answer 17

being overweight as obesity is a major risk factor

Question 18

in what ways can T2D be controlled

Answer 18

by eating a carb-controlled diet and getting regular exercsie