Blood Glucose Quiz Which organ monitors blood glucose
Blood Glucose Quiz
Which organ monitors blood glucose levels? l. A Kidney l B Liver l C Pancreas l D Brain
Which hormone is produced by the pancreas when it detects high blood sugar concentration? l. A l. B l. C l. D ADH Glucose Insulin Glucagon
The human body needs a relatively constant internal environment. Which TWO of the following are responsible for monitoring changes in the blood? l. A l. B l. C l. D Pancreas Liver Thermoregulatory centre Skin capillaries
In a diabetic, a dangerously high blood sugar level is likely to be…… l. A The result of not producing enough insulin l B Caused by eating too much fat l C Because of the water loss from the skin during exercise l D Reduced by injection of glucagon
The target organ for the hormone glucagon is …. . l. A The pancreas l B The kidney l C The pituitary gland l D The liver
Glucagon is released when the blood sugar level is …. . A Low and stimulates the conversion of glucose to glycogen B High and stimulates the conversion of glucose to glycogen C Low and stimulates the conversion of glycogen to glucose D High and stimulates the conversion of glycogen to glucose
Which substance is converted when insulin is released? A B C D ADH Glucose Glycogen Glucagon
What two things can cause a low blood glucose level? A Eating a meal B Exercise C Prolonged fasting D Watching TV
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