blood glucose levels Flashcards
1
Q
where is blood glucose levels monitored
A
in the pancreas
2
Q
why is glucose important
A
needed for respiration
3
Q
what is glycogen
A
long term storage form of glucose
4
Q
what is glucagon
A
hormone that turns glycogen (storage form of glucose) back into glucose, happens when there is a shortage
5
Q
what happens when you eat a meal
A
- insulin detects the glucose
- releases insulin
- binds to receptors on liver and muscle cells to tell them to absorb the glucose
- glucose is turned into glycogen, a storage form of glucose
- glucose levels return to normal
6
Q
what happens when blood glucose levels are low
A
- insulin detects lack of glucose
- glucagon released into bloodstream
- reaches liver and muscle cells and they break down the glucagon to glucose
- sugar levels return to normal
7
Q
what is type 1 diabetes
A
the pancreas fails to produce enough insulin.
8
Q
treatment for type 1 diabetes
A
insulin injections
9
Q
is type one diabetes lifelong
A
yes
10
Q
what is type 2 diabetes
A
from a prolonged unhealthy diet, cells become resistant to insulin
11
Q
treatment for type 2 diabetes
A
healthy diet and excercise
12
Q
is type 2 diabetes found in children and young people
A
no
