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
Which organ controls the blood sugar level?
Pancreas
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What is type 1 Diabetes?
When the Pancreas produces no Insulin
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Which two ways is Insulin given to Diabetes patients?
Through either an Insulin pump or through Insulin injections
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What is a main advantage of an Insulin pump?
It controls the blood glucose constantly throughout the day
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What effect does Gylcagon have on the bloodstream?
It encourages glucose stored in the liver to be released into the bloodstream
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Why can't Insulin be taken as a tablet?
Insulin is a protein and is broken down in digestion
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What is type 1 Diabetes?

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When the Pancreas produces no Insulin

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Which two ways is Insulin given to Diabetes patients?

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Card 4

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What is a main advantage of an Insulin pump?

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Card 5

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What effect does Gylcagon have on the bloodstream?

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