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What is diabetes

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A disease caused when your body cannot control your blood sugar levels

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Stimulus

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A change in the environment

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What are hormones

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Chemical messages carried by the blood that control many body functions

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What is Vasodilation

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The widening of blood vessels when you are warm

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What is vasoconstriction

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The narrowing of blood cells when you are cold

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What is phototropism

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The plants growth in response to light

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What are auxins

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Hormones which speed up growth involved in phototropism

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What is gravitropism

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The plants growth towards the pull of gravity

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What shoes positive gravitropism

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Roots of plants

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What shows negative gravitropism

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Stems

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What makes up the central nervous system

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The brain and the spinal cord

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What is always the co ordinator

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Brain

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What are the symptoms of diabetes

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Thirst
Increased urination
Glucose in urine

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What are the treatments for diabetes

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Insulin injections
Healthy diet
Exercise

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What is homeostasis

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Means keeping the internal environment constant

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What is diabetes

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A condition where levels of glucose in the blood can’t be controlled

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What is insulin

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A hormone that controls blood glucose levels

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Why is nutrition information on labels provided per 100g

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Helps you compare the levels of different nutrients in different products