Glucose Regulation Worksheet
A Grade 12 Biology worksheet covering the mechanisms of glucose regulation, hormones, and related conditions.
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Glucose Regulation in the Human Body
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Read each question carefully and provide thoughtful, detailed answers. Utilize your knowledge of glucose regulation and human physiology.
1. Which of the following organs is primarily responsible for producing hormones that regulate blood glucose levels?
Liver
Kidney
Pancreas
Adrenal Gland
2. Which hormone lowers blood glucose levels by promoting glucose uptake by cells?
Glucagon
Insulin
Adrenaline
Cortisol
1. The cells of the pancreas produce insulin, while the cells produce glucagon.
2. When blood glucose levels are high, the pancreas releases , which prompts cells to take up glucose from the blood.
3. Glycogenesis is the process of converting excess glucose into for storage in the liver and muscles.
1. Type 1 diabetes is characterized by the body's inability to produce insulin.
True
False
2. Glucagon is released when blood glucose levels are low to stimulate the breakdown of glycogen into glucose.
True
False
1. Describe the role of negative feedback in maintaining blood glucose homeostasis.
2. Explain the difference between Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes in terms of their physiological causes.
Below is a diagram of the human pancreas. Label the islets of Langerhans and describe their function in glucose regulation.
Function of Islets of Langerhans:
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