Revision Yr 11 Mocks- Controlling Blood Glucose Levels And Diabetes

Question 1

What is glucose stored as and where

Answer 1

As glycogen in the liver

Question 2

What organ produces insulin

Answer 2

Pancreas

Question 3

What happens if the blood glucose levels are too high

Answer 3

Pancreas detecte blood glucose levels too high
Releases insulin into the bloodstream
Insulin travels to the liver
Liver takes in glucose stores it as glycogen
Body cells take in more glucose
Blood glucose levels now balanced, homeostasis achieved

Question 4

What happens if the blood glucose levels are too low

Answer 4

Pancreas detects blood glucose levels too low
Pancreas releases glucagon travels in bloodstream
Glucagon travels on bloodstream to the liver
Liver converts glucagon into glucose
Blood glucose levels rise and homeostasis is achieved

Question 5

What is the cause of type one diabetes

Answer 5

It is inherited through genes

Question 6

What is the cause of type two diabetes

Answer 6

Lifestyle choices