Blood Glucose Regulation
A Grade 11 science worksheet focusing on the mechanisms of blood glucose regulation, including hormones, organs, and related conditions.
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Read each question carefully and provide detailed answers based on your understanding of blood glucose regulation.
1. Which organ is primarily responsible for producing insulin and glucagon?
Liver
Kidney
Pancreas
Stomach
2. What is the primary role of insulin in blood glucose regulation?
Increases blood glucose levels
Decreases blood glucose levels
Converts glucose to amino acids
Breaks down glycogen in muscles
1. When blood glucose levels are too high, the pancreas releases .
2. Glycogen is stored primarily in the liver and cells.
3. The hormone that raises blood glucose levels is .
1. Describe the negative feedback loop involved in maintaining optimal blood glucose levels.
2. Explain the difference between Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes in terms of insulin production and action.
Match the term on the left with its correct description on the right.
1. Glucagon
a. The body's inability to produce or respond to insulin
2. Glycogenesis
b. Hormone that increases blood glucose
3. Diabetes Mellitus
c. Process of converting glucose into glycogen for storage