WorksheetsY11 U8 All about me glucose regulation
Total questions: 13
Worksheet time: 7mins
What do cells need glucose for?
photosynthesis
respiration
protein synthesis
combustion
Which organ produces insulin?
(a)
Insulin causes which organ to remove glucose from the blood?
liver
pancreas
brain
kidneys
Excess glucose in the bloodstream is converted to which other substance when stored in the liver and muscle cells?
glygogen
glucagon
glycerin
glycerol
What happens to the amount of insulin released if the blood glucose levels get low?
lots more is produced
nothing - low blood glucose has no effect on insulin levels
less / no insulin is produced
Glucagon's first action is to
Open the glucose carriers to allow more glucose into cells
Convert stored triglycerides into glucose
Instruct the liver to release stored glycogen and glucose
Convert stored proteins into glucose
Low blood sugar below 5 mmol glucose/L blood is called
anemia
hyproglucemia
hypoglycemia
hyperglycemia
C6H12O6 is the chemical formula for _____
lipids
proteins
glucose
glycogen
