Control of Blood Glucose

The liver converts glucose into ..........................when it detects insulin.

• GLUCAGON

• GLICOGEN

• GLYCOGEN

• GLYCOGON

The two hormones released by the pancreas in response to changing levels of blood glucose are...

• INSULIN AND GLUCAGON

• INSULIN AND GLYGOGEN

• INSULIN AND GLUCAGEN

• INSULIN AND GLYCEROL

Which organ detects the changes in levels of glucose in the blood?

• Liver

• Pancreas

• Brain

• Spleen

Name the target organ for insulin.

• Brain

• Liver

• Pancreas

• Small Intestine

How are hormones transported around the body?

• Through the nervous system

• Inside red blood cells

• In plasma in the blood

• Inside white blood cells

Which hormone is released in response to high levels of blood glucose?

• Insulin

• Glucagon

• Adrenaline

• Thyroxine

Which hormone is released in response to low levels of blood glucose?

• Insulin

• Glucagon

• Adrenaline

• Thyroxine

An increase in blood glucose is caused by...

• Eating foods which are high in carbohydrate.

• Eating foods which are high in protein.

• Eating foods which are high in lipids.

A decrease in levels of blood glucose is caused by...

• Glucose being used in respiration.

• Glucose being used in photosynthesis.