Diabetes

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What two molecules do your cells need to create energy?

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Oxygen and Glucose

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Where does cellular respiration take place in your cells?

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Mitochondria

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What is diabetes?

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A disease in which glucose levels are above normal.

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What hormone does the pancreas make to help glucose get into our cells?

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Insulin

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What is the function of the cell membrane?

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It controls which molecules are allowed to cross and enter the cell.

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What is glucose?

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A simple sugar that is an important energy source for cells.

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What role does insulin play in the body?

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Insulin helps regulate blood sugar levels by facilitating the uptake of glucose into cells.

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What happens to glucose levels in a person with diabetes?

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Glucose levels remain elevated due to insufficient insulin production or action.

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What is cellular respiration?

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The process by which cells convert glucose and oxygen into energy, carbon dioxide, and water.

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What are the symptoms of diabetes?

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Increased thirst, frequent urination, extreme fatigue, and blurred vision.