The Human Endocrine System and Homeostasis (Grade 12 NSC Matric Life Sciences): Quizzes
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What does negative feedback mean in blood glucose regulation?
What does negative feedback mean in blood glucose regulation?
Body corrects levels back to normal range
What is the primary role of glucose in cells?
What is the primary role of glucose in cells?
Fuel for cellular respiration
Which cells in the Islets of Langerhans produce insulin?
Which cells in the Islets of Langerhans produce insulin?
Beta cells
Which hormone does the pancreas release when blood glucose is too high?
Which hormone does the pancreas release when blood glucose is too high?
Insulin
What does the liver convert excess glucose into for storage?
What does the liver convert excess glucose into for storage?
Glycogen
Which hormone triggers the liver to break down glycogen when glucose is low?
Which hormone triggers the liver to break down glycogen when glucose is low?
Glucagon
What do alpha cells in the Islets of Langerhans produce?
What do alpha cells in the Islets of Langerhans produce?
Glucagon
Why are insulin and glucagon called antagonistic hormones?
Why are insulin and glucagon called antagonistic hormones?
They have opposite effects on glucose
What is the main effector organ for glucose regulation?
What is the main effector organ for glucose regulation?
Liver
What type of gland is the pancreas when releasing hormones into the bloodstream?
What type of gland is the pancreas when releasing hormones into the bloodstream?
Endocrine gland