B3-3.6 Controlling Blood Sugar HT 0.0 / 5 ? BiologyHomeostasisGCSEAQA Created by: chizeeCreated on: 23-02-14 17:33 Why must glucose be taken out of the blood? Glucose causes water to move out of the cells by osmosis 1 of 10 When taken out of the blood what is glucose used for? Respiration or stored for later use 2 of 10 What is insulin? Insulin is a hormone produced by the pancreas 3 of 10 What is the function of insulin? Insulin allows the glucose to move from the blood into the cells 4 of 10 What is glucagon? Glucagon is a hormone that is produced by the pancreas when blood glucose levels fall 5 of 10 How does glucagon work? Glucagon stimulates the release of glycogen which is converted into glucose to be released in to the blood 6 of 10 What is glycogen? A form of carbohydrate made from animals (aka glucose in its stored formed) 7 of 10 What is type 1 diabetes? Type 1 diabetes is a disease in which a person's blood glucose concerntration may rise to a high leve 8 of 10 What is the cause of type 1 diabetes? The lack of production of insulin in the pancreas 9 of 10 How can type 1 diabetes be controlled? Careful attention to diet, exercise and injectioning insulin 10 of 10
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