Blood Sugar Regulation Worksheet
An 8th-grade science worksheet covering blood sugar regulation, insulin, glucagon, and related organs like the pancreas.
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Read each question carefully and answer to the best of your ability. This worksheet will test your knowledge of how the body regulates blood sugar.
1. Which organ is primarily responsible for producing hormones that regulate blood sugar?
Liver
Kidney
Pancreas
Stomach
2. What hormone is released when blood sugar levels are too high?
Glucagon
Insulin
Adrenaline
Estrogen
3. The pancreas releases to lower blood sugar levels and to raise them.
4. When you eat, carbohydrates are broken down into , which then enters the bloodstream.
5. Type 1 diabetes occurs when the body does not produce enough .
6. Glucagon helps cells absorb glucose from the blood.
True
False
7. The liver stores excess glucose as glycogen.
True
False
8. Describe the role of the pancreas in maintaining stable blood sugar levels.
9. Explain the difference between Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes regarding insulin production and use.
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