Mod 4

Question 1

The brain needs two things to survive

Answer 1

Glucose and oxygen

Question 2

Is necessary for glucose to enter the cells for metabolism

Answer 2

Insulin

Question 3

Produces and stores two hormones that play a major role in glucose metabolism

Answer 3

Pancreas

Question 4

In a person without diabetes, the pancreas stores and secretes insulin and glucagon in response to the

Answer 4

Level of glucose in the blood

Question 5

When a person eats, the level of glucose in his or her blood

Answer 5

Rises

Question 6

If a hungry individual skips or delays a meal, a message is sent to the pancreas to secrete

Answer 6

Glucagon

Question 7

Is a state in which the blood glucose level is above normal

Answer 7

Hyperglycemia

Question 8

Is a state in which the blood glucose level is below normal

Answer 8

Hypoglycemia

Question 9

Can develop if a person with diabetes takes his or her medications (pills or insulin) as prescribed but fails to eat enough food

Answer 9

Hypoglycemia

Question 10

Normal blood glucose level is between

Answer 10

80 and 120 mg