8 questions
What hormone is released when blood glucose levels rise above normal?
insulin
glucagon
glycogen
leptin
What hormone is released when blood glucose fall below normal?
insulin
glycogen
glucagon
leptin
What organ releases hormones that regulate blood glucose levels?
salivary glands
stomach
small intestine
pancreas
What does insulin promote in the liver?
hydrolysis of glycogen
hydrolysis of glucagon
release of glucose
production of glycogen
What does glucagon promote in the liver?
hydrolysis of glycogen
hydrolysis of glucose
production of glycogen
release of insulin
How does insulin reduce blood glucose levels?
it breaks down glucose
promotes the release of glucose from cells through a transporter
promotes the uptake of glucose into cells through a transporter
it prevents the intestine from releasing glucose into the blood
What causes type 1 diabetes?
lack of exercise
obesity
eating too much carbohydrates
autoimmune disease
How do you treat type 2 diabetes?
take insulin
reduce carbohydrates in diet
replace beta cells of pancreas
gain weight