Sugar Control

Question 1

How is the blood glucose concentration monitored and controlled

How does it do this

Answer 1

Pancreas

Produces insulin hormone which allows glucose to move from blood into cells

Question 2

What is produced in pancreas when blood sugar is too low

How does this help

Answer 2

Glucagon hormone

Is converted into glucose and is released into blood

Question 3

What is type 1 diabetes

Answer 3

Disease where blood glucose concentration may rise to high level- no or not enough insulin

Question 4

How can type 1 diabetics be controlled

Answer 4

Careful attention to diet
Exercise
Injecting insulin