2.8 Blood Glucose & Diabetes

What hormone is responsible for lowering blood glucose levels by converting glucose into glycogen?

• Insulin

• Adrenaline

• Cortisol

• Glucagon

Which condition is characterized by the body's inability to produce insulin?

• Type 1 Diabetes

• Hypertension

• Obesity

• Type 2 Diabetes

What is a major risk factor for both cardiovascular disease and type 2 diabetes?

• Obesity

• High protein diet

• Low blood pressure

• Excessive exercise

How is Body Mass Index (BMI) calculated?

• Height in m divided by weight in kg

• Weight in kg divided by height in m squared

• Weight in kg divided by height in m

• Height in m squared divided by weight in kg

What effect does adrenaline have on blood glucose levels?

• Increases insulin secretion and inhibits glucagon secretion

• Decreases glucagon secretion and converts glucose into glycogen

• Inhibits insulin secretion and stimulates glucagon secretion

• Converts glucose into glycogen

What is the role of glucagon in blood glucose regulation?

• Converts glucose into glycogen

• Increases insulin sensitivity

• Converts glycogen into glucose

• Decreases blood glucose levels

How does chronic elevation of blood glucose lead to damage of the blood vessels?