Blood glucose regulation (AQA GCSE Biology Combined Science): Quizzes
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Which organ monitors and controls blood glucose levels?
Which organ monitors and controls blood glucose levels?
Pancreas
What is the main effect of insulin on blood glucose levels?
What is the main effect of insulin on blood glucose levels?
Lowers blood glucose
Which two types of cells mainly store glycogen?
Which two types of cells mainly store glycogen?
Liver and muscle cells
What is glycogen made from?
What is glycogen made from?
Many glucose molecules joined together
What type of control system regulates blood glucose?
What type of control system regulates blood glucose?
Negative feedback
What happens to insulin secretion when blood glucose rises after eating?
What happens to insulin secretion when blood glucose rises after eating?
Insulin secretion increases
What happens to insulin secretion when blood glucose falls after exercise?
What happens to insulin secretion when blood glucose falls after exercise?
Insulin secretion decreases
In the first hour after eating, what happens to blood glucose levels?
In the first hour after eating, what happens to blood glucose levels?
Blood glucose rises
Which cells convert absorbed glucose into glycogen for storage?
Which cells convert absorbed glucose into glycogen for storage?
Muscle and liver cells
How long after eating does blood glucose typically return to normal?
How long after eating does blood glucose typically return to normal?
2-4 hours