Topic 5 - Controlling Blood Glucose

Question 1

Which gland monitors and controls blood glucose?

Answer 1

The pancreas

Question 2

What is the difference between type 1 and type 2 diabetes?

Answer 2

Type 1 diabetes - No insulin or very little insulin produced

Type 2 diabetes - Body cells become resistant to insulin

Question 3

Two treatments to control type 2 diabetes

Answer 3

Reducing carbohydrate intake in diet

Regular exercise

Question 4

Two treatments to control type 2 diabetes

Answer 4

Reducing carbohydrate intake in diet

Regular exercise

Question 5

How does the body reduce blood glucose levels? (3 marks)

Answer 5

Insulin is secreted by the pancreas.
Insulin causes glucose to be converted to glycogen.
Glycogen is then stored in the liver and muscle cells.

Question 6

How does the body increase glucose levels. (3 marks)

Answer 6

Glucagon is secreted by the pancreas.
Glucagon causes glycogen to be converted to glucose and then release by the liver.
Blood glucose levels increase.