Hormones

Question 1

What is a hormone

Answer 1

A hormone is a chemical substance released into the blood

Question 2

Describe the process of releasing insulin

Answer 2

Eat carbohydrate/sugary foods
High glucose concentration in the blood
Pancreas releases insulin
Glucose is absorbed by the muscles and liver
Liver converts extra glucose into glycogen
Normal concentration of glucose in the blood

Question 3

Name the types of diabetes

Answer 3

Type 1 and Type 2

Question 4

What happens when you exercise?

Answer 4

You use up glucose and oxygen to release energy

Question 5

Where and why is insulin produced?

Answer 5

The pancreas and produces insulin to regulate glucose levels in the blood

Question 6

Where does the insulin act

Answer 6

It acts in the blood

Question 7

Give two ways insulin lowers blood glucose levels

Answer 7

Muscles intake more glucose
Liver stores it as glycogen
Increased respiration

Question 8

What is diabetes

Answer 8

Inability to regulate/control glucose levels in the blood

Question 9

What are the symptoms of diabetes

Answer 9

thirsty, tiredness, going to the toilet lots,

Question 10

What are the long term effects of diabetes

Answer 10

damage to cells, damage to eye sight, heart disease, stroke,

Question 11

How is insulin treated?

Answer 11

Control of diet, control of exercise and insulin injection