Controlling Blood Glucose Flashcards
1
Q
What controls the blood glucose level?
A
Insulin and Glucagon
2
Q
What is metabolism?
A
All the chemical reactions in the body
3
Q
What does exercise do to the blood glucose levels?
A
Uses a lot of glucose from the blood
4
Q
What organ monitors and controllers the level of glucose in the blood?
A
The Pancreas using the hormones Insulin and Glucagon
5
Q
What is Diabetes?
A
A condition that affects your ability to control your blood sugar level
6
Q
What is Type 1 Diabetes?
A
It is where the pancreas produces little or no insulin
7
Q
What is Type 2 Diabetes?
A
Is where a person becomes resistant to there own insulin, this means blood sugar levels will rise to dangerous levels.
