Hormones Flashcards
1
Q
Role of insulin and where it is produced
A
Insulin increase the rate of respiration in cells in muscles and liver to use up glucose
Insulin converts glucose to glycogen to store in the liver
Made in pancreas
2
Q
Where is glucagon released
A
Released in the pancreas
3
Q
Role of glucagon
A
Release glucose from the glycogen stored in the liver
4
Q
What is diabetes
A
Diabetes is a condition in which the person fails to produce enough insulin or the cells do not react to it correctly
5
Q
Symptoms of diabetes
A
High blood glucose levels
Excessive thirst
Frequent need to urinate
6
Q
Long term dangers
A
Kidney damage
Eye damage
Stroke
Heart disease
