6.6 IB Homeostatic Hormones & Blood Glucose Level Control
Authored by Gretel von Bargen
Biology
11th - 12th Grade
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
The pancreas produces _____ when your blood sugar level is high.
Thyroxin
Melatonin
Glucagon
Insulin
Answer explanation
Insulin stimulates the removal of glucose from the blood.
Tags
NGSS.HS-LS1-3
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Thyroxin regulates _______.
sleep patterns
metabolism
blood sugars
sperm production
Answer explanation
Thyroxin is one of the only hormones to affect almost all of the body cells.
Tags
NGSS.HS-LS1-3
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is glucagon's major role in the body?
to raise blood sugar
to lower blood sugar
to increase the rate of cellular respiration
to convert glucose into glycogen
Answer explanation
Don't get confused between glucagon (hormone) and glycogen (polysaccharide). Glucagon helps the liver 'dump' glucose into the blood.
Tags
NGSS.HS-LS1-3
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which hormone is involved in biological clock and seasonal activities?
insulin
melatonin
leptin
thyroxin
Answer explanation
This is why many people use melatonin as a sleep aid.
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Leptin is secreted by......
cells in the adipose tissue
cells in the hypothalamus
cells in the pancreas
cells in the thyroid
Answer explanation
Adipose cells are FAT cells.
Tags
NGSS.HS-LS1-3
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which hormone is associated with jet lag?
insulin
thyroxin
melatonin
leptin
Answer explanation
Because melatonin helps regulate the circadian rhythm.
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Where is an excess in blood glucose levels detected?
pancreas
brain
hypothalamus
pineal gland
Answer explanation
In the islets of Langerhans to be precise.
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NGSS.HS-LS1-3
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