Glucose

Question 1

Where is blood glucose levels monitored and controlled by

Answer 1

the Pancreas

Question 2

explain how the body maintains blood glucose levels if they go too high

Answer 2

blood glucose concentration is too high = pancreas produces insulin that causes glucose to move from the blood into the cells. In liver and muscle cells excess glucose is converted to glycogen for storage.

Question 3

explain how the body maintains blood glucose levels if they go too low

Answer 3

too low = glucagon produced , this binds to cells in liver where glycogen broken down into glucose

Question 4

where is glycogen stored

Answer 4

Liver

Question 5

Differences between type 1 and 2 diabetes

Answer 5

Type 1 diabetes is when the pancreas fails to produce sufficient insulin. It is characterised by uncontrolled high blood glucose levels and is normally treated with insulin injections.
In Type 2 diabetes the body cells no longer respond to insulin produced by pancreas. A carbohydrate controlled diet and an exercise regime are common treatments. Obesity is a risk factor for Type 2 diabetes.