Blood Glucose Regulation

Blood Glucose Regulation Quiz

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  1. 1. Which hormone is released by the pancreas when blood glucose concentration is too high?

    • A. Glucagon
    • B. Insulin
    • C. Adrenaline
    • D. Thyroxine

  2. 2. Where is excess glucose stored after insulin acts on liver and muscle cells?

    • A. As glucagon
    • B. As glycogen
    • C. As urea
    • D. As lactic acid

  3. 3. What is the main treatment for Type 1 diabetes?

    • A. Carbohydrate-controlled diet only
    • B. Regular insulin injections
    • C. Glucagon tablets
    • D. Increased sugar intake

  4. 4. Which best describes Type 2 diabetes?

    • A. The pancreas produces no insulin at all
    • B. Body cells no longer respond properly to insulin
    • C. The liver cannot store glycogen
    • D. Blood glucose is always too low

  5. 5. A patient's blood glucose falls too low between meals. Which sequence correctly describes the body's response? (HT)

    • A. Pancreas releases insulin, liver converts glucose to glycogen, blood glucose falls further
    • B. Pancreas releases glucagon, liver converts glycogen to glucose, blood glucose rises
    • C. Pancreas releases insulin, cells take up more glucose, blood glucose rises
    • D. Liver releases insulin directly, blood glucose rises

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