Digestive Flashcards
1
Q
Why are blood glucose levels important?
A
energy, brain function
2
Q
normal fasted ranges for blood glucose
A
less than 6.1mM/L
3
Q
Role of glucagon
A
increased blood glucose
4
Q
Role of insulin
A
Decreased blood glucose
5
Q
what is glucose stored as?
A
Glycogen
6
Q
What cells produce glycogen?
A
a cells
7
Q
What cells produce insulin?
A
B cells
8
Q
Hyperglycemia
A
high blood sugar
9
Q
symptoms of diabetes Meletus
A
increased thirst, polyuria, weight loss
10
Q
units used to measure blood glucose
A
mm/L
11
Q
what organ is sensitive to change in blood glucose
A
Brain
12
Q
role of saliva
A
beginsprocess, lubricates food, stars carb breakdown
13
Q
What enzyme does mouth produce?
A
salivary amylase
