Diabetes and Homeostasis

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What is the role of insulin?

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Insulin causes muscle and fat cells to take in glucose.

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What organ is responsible for monitoring and balancing blood glucose?

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The pancreas is responsible for monitoring and balancing blood glucose.

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What is the main sugar used by cells for energy?

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The main sugar used by cells for energy is glucose.

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What is homeostasis?

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Homeostasis is maintaining a constant internal environment.

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What carbohydrate is easy to break down into glucose?

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Starch is a carbohydrate that is easy to break down into glucose.

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What is diabetes?

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Diabetes is a chronic condition that occurs when the body cannot effectively regulate blood sugar levels.

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What are the two main types of diabetes?

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The two main types of diabetes are Type 1 diabetes and Type 2 diabetes.

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How does the body respond to high blood sugar levels?

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The body releases insulin to help lower blood sugar levels.

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What is the function of the pancreas in glucose regulation?

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The pancreas produces insulin and glucagon to regulate blood glucose levels.

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What is glucagon?

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Glucagon is a hormone that raises blood glucose levels by signaling the liver to release glucose.