glucose regulation Flashcards
1
Q
high levels of glucose are detected by what?
A
The brain
2
Q
what releases insulin?
A
the pancreas
3
Q
what does insulin do?
A
allows the glucose to enter the cells of the body and to get out of the blood
4
Q
what does insulin stimulate?
A
the liver
5
Q
what does the liver do?
(too high)
A
converts glucose into glycogen
6
Q
what are low levels of glucose detected by?
A
the brain
7
Q
when there is low glucose what does the pancreas release instead of insulin?
A
glucagon
8
Q
what does glucagon do?
A
stimulates the liver to convert the glycogen back into glucose
9
Q
causes of type one diabetes
A
autoimmune reaction (attacks itself by mistake) and destroys cells that make insulin
10
Q
symptoms of type 1 diabetes
A
dehydration
fatigue
weight loss
blurred vision
11
Q
what type of diabetes is genetic?
A
1
