Control of Blood Glucose Concentration (AQA GCSE Biology): Quizzes
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Why must glucose concentration in blood be controlled?
Why must glucose concentration in blood be controlled?
Glucose is needed by cells for respiration
Which organ controls blood glucose concentration?
Which organ controls blood glucose concentration?
The pancreas
What happens to blood glucose levels after eating foods containing carbohydrates?
What happens to blood glucose levels after eating foods containing carbohydrates?
Glucose levels increase
Which hormone does the pancreas produce when blood glucose levels are too high?
Which hormone does the pancreas produce when blood glucose levels are too high?
Insulin
Which organs are the target organs for insulin?
Which organs are the target organs for insulin?
Muscles and liver
What is excess glucose converted into when insulin acts?
What is excess glucose converted into when insulin acts?
Glycogen stored in the liver
Which hormone is produced when blood glucose levels decrease?
Which hormone is produced when blood glucose levels decrease?
Glucagon
What does glucagon cause to happen in the liver?
What does glucagon cause to happen in the liver?
Glycogen broken down into glucose
What type of control system maintains constant blood glucose concentration?
What type of control system maintains constant blood glucose concentration?
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