Blood Sugar Regulation

The organ responsible for producing both insulin and glucagon is...

• Liver

• Heart

• Pancreas

• Gallbladder

Blood glucose is regulated by what hormone?

• Lipase

• Pancrease

• Prolactin

• Insulin

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Insulin

• lowers your blood sugar levels

• blocks the sugar in your bloodstream from doing what it is supposed to do

• gives you diabetes

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The pancreas releases insulin when:

• Stress hormones rise

• Blood glucose levels get low

• A person exercise

• Blood glucose levels rise after eating

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What is the primary function of glucagon in blood sugar regulation?

• To increase blood sugar levels

• To decrease blood sugar levels

• To store glucose as glycogen

• To break down proteins

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What is the primary function of insulin in the body?

• To increase blood sugar levels

• To decrease blood sugar levels

• To regulate body temperature

• To balance pH levels

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When your blood sugar is too high, what hormone is released?

• glucagon

• insulin

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Which of the following is a result of negative feedback in blood sugar regulation?

• Increased blood sugar levels after eating

• Decreased blood sugar levels after insulin release

• Increased heart rate during exercise

• Increased body temperature during fever

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What hormone is released by the pancreas to lower blood sugar levels?

• Glucagon

• Insulin

• Adrenaline

• Cortisol

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What are the main types of diabetes?

• Type 1, Type 2, and Gestational Diabetes

• Type A, Type B, and Type C Diabetes

• Juvenile, Adult, and Senior Diabetes

• Insulin-dependent and Non-insulin-dependent Diabetes