Control of Blood Glucose Concentration (AQA GCSE Biology Combined Science): Quizzes
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Why does blood glucose concentration need to be controlled?
Why does blood glucose concentration need to be controlled?
Glucose is needed by cells for respiration
Which organ controls blood glucose concentration?
Which organ controls blood glucose concentration?
The pancreas
Which hormone does the pancreas produce when blood glucose is too high?
Which hormone does the pancreas produce when blood glucose is too high?
Insulin
What does insulin cause excess glucose to be converted into?
What does insulin cause excess glucose to be converted into?
Glycogen stored in the liver
What does glucagon cause to happen in the liver?
What does glucagon cause to happen in the liver?
Glycogen breaks down into glucose
What type of control mechanism maintains constant blood glucose?
What type of control mechanism maintains constant blood glucose?
Negative feedback loop
What is the cause of Type 1 diabetes?
What is the cause of Type 1 diabetes?
Pancreas cannot produce enough insulin
How is Type 1 diabetes treated?
How is Type 1 diabetes treated?
Insulin injections at meal times
What is the cause of Type 2 diabetes?
What is the cause of Type 2 diabetes?
Body cells no longer respond to insulin
What is a risk factor for Type 2 diabetes?
What is a risk factor for Type 2 diabetes?
Obesity