WorksheetsQuiz- Understanding the Pancreas and Diabetes
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 10mins
Where is the pancreas located in the human body?
In front of the stomach
Behind the stomach
Next to the heart
Above the liver
What is another name for sugar in the context of biology?
Protein
Glucose
Insulin
Starch
What is the main function of the pancreas?
To produce bile
To produce insulin
To filter blood
To store vitamins
True or False: Insulin is a hormone.
True
False
Where should sugar go after it enters the bloodstream?
Into the cells
Into the lungs
Into the stomach
Into the bones
What sickness does a patient have if sugar stays in the blood?
Diabetes
Asthma
Anemia
Arthritis
Which organ produces insulin?
Liver
Pancreas
Kidney
Heart
What is the role of insulin in the body?
To help sugar enter cells
To digest proteins
To produce red blood cells
To store fat
Which disease is caused by a lack of insulin or improper use of insulin?
Diabetes
Hypertension
Tuberculosis
Influenza
What type of molecule is insulin?
Hormone
Enzyme
Vitamin
Mineral
Which of the following is NOT a function of the pancreas?
Producing insulin
Producing digestive enzymes
Filtering blood
Regulating blood sugar
What happens if the pancreas does not produce enough insulin?
Sugar stays in the blood
Sugar enters the cells easily
Blood pressure increases
Oxygen levels drop
Which organ is located behind the stomach?
Pancreas
Liver
Kidney
Lung
What is the medical term for high blood sugar?
Hyperglycemia
Hypoglycemia
Hypertension
Hypotension
Which hormone helps lower blood sugar levels?
Insulin
Adrenaline
Thyroxine
Cortisol
True or False: The pancreas is part of the digestive system.
True
False
Which of the following is a symptom of diabetes?
High blood sugar
Low blood pressure
Slow heartbeat
Hair loss
What is the main sugar found in the blood?
Glucose
Fructose
Sucrose
Lactose
Which organ helps regulate blood sugar by releasing insulin?
Pancreas
Lung
Stomach
Brain
True or False: Diabetes can occur if sugar does not enter the cells.
True
False
