Key Area 8 – Blood glucose levels and obesity

Question 1

hormone that stimulates the release of glucose from glycogen during stress or exercise

Answer 1

Adrenaline (epinephrine)

Question 2

relative measurement based on height and weight

Answer 2

Body mass index

Question 3

hormone produced by the pancreas that stimulates the conversion of glycogen into glucose in the liver

Answer 3

Glucagon

Question 4

storage carbohydrate located in the liver and muscle tissues

Answer 4

Glycogen

Question 5

maintenance of a steady state in the cells of a living organism

Answer 5

Homeostasis

Question 6

hormone produced by the pancreas that stimulates the conversion of glucose into glycogen in the liver

Answer 6

Insulin