Controlling Blood Glucose

A quiz covering the basic aspects of how the Pancreas and works and Diabetes

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  • Created by: H@S@N
  • Created on: 11-05-13 22:53

1. What effect does Gylcagon have on the bloodstream?

  • it causes excess glucose to be stored in the liver
  • It encourages glucose stored in the liver to be released into the bloodstream
  • It causes Insulin to be released into the bloodstream
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2. Why can't Insulin be taken as a tablet?

  • Insulin is a protein and is broken down in digestion
  • A tablet can't hold enough Insulin
  • A tablet would not be practical

3. Which two ways is Insulin given to Diabetes patients?

  • Through either an Insulin pump or through Insulin injections
  • As tablets and injections
  • As a suspension and a pump

4. What is a main advantage of an Insulin pump?

  • The pump is less painful than other methods
  • It controls the blood glucose constantly throughout the day
  • It uses purer Insulin

5. Which organ controls the blood sugar level?

  • Pancreas
  • Brain
  • Liver
  • Kidney
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