Lesson 4.5.3.2
4.5.3.2 Control of blood glucose concentration Quiz: AQA Combined Science, Unit 5
20 questions
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The 20 questions
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Which organ monitors and controls blood glucose concentration?
- Liver only
- Brain only
- Kidney
- Pancreas
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Which hormone is produced when blood glucose is too high?
- Adrenaline
- Thyroxine
- Glucagon
- Insulin
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What action does insulin stimulate glucose to perform?
- Move into cells
- Convert into oxygen
- Break down into urea
- Form digestive enzymes
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In liver and muscle cells, what is excess glucose converted to?
- Glycogen
- Cellulose
- Urea
- Starch
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Which feature characterises Type 1 diabetes?
- High body mass index
- Cell resistance to insulin
- Excessive glycogen storage
- Insufficient insulin production
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What is the standard medical treatment for Type 1 diabetes?
- Insulin injections
- Carbohydrate-controlled diet
- Antibiotic therapy
- Weight loss surgery
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Which condition involves body cells no longer responding to insulin?
- Pancreatic cancer
- Hypoglycaemia
- Type 1 diabetes
- Type 2 diabetes
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What is a major lifestyle risk factor for Type 2 diabetes?
- Obesity
- Dehydration
- Vitamin deficiency
- Low protein intake
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What are common initial treatments recommended for Type 2 diabetes?
- Diet and exercise
- Antibiotic courses
- Complete fasting
- Insulin injections daily
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Which hormone decreases blood glucose levels after a carbohydrate-rich meal?
- Thyroxine
- Adrenaline
- Insulin
- Glucagon
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How do the causes of Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes differ?
- Pancreas versus liver
- Age versus gender
- Production versus response
- Diet versus genetics
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What happens to blood glucose levels after a meal in untreated Type 1 diabetes?
- It drops rapidly
- It fluctuates wildly
- It stays high
- It disappears completely
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Which organs store excess glucose as glycogen under insulin direction?
- Liver and muscles
- Kidneys and lungs
- Brain and heart
- Stomach and intestines
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Which type of diabetes is strongly linked to obesity as a risk factor?
- Type 1 diabetes
- Type 2 diabetes
- Gestational diabetes
- Insipidus diabetes
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What is the primary biological failure in Type 1 diabetes?
- Pancreatic failure
- Receptor block
- Liver failure
- Kidney failure
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What process successfully lowers blood glucose levels back to normal?
- Glucagon release
- Renal filtration
- Hepatic decay
- Insulin action
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Which hormone lowers blood glucose concentration by moving it into cells?
- Adrenaline
- Insulin
- Glucagon
- Thyroxine
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What does glucagon convert glycogen into when blood glucose is low?
- Insulin
- Glycogen
- Starch
- Glucose
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What causes Type 1 diabetes in the human body?
- Insulin resistance
- Pancreatic cell infection
- Excess carbohydrate intake
- Insufficient insulin production
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(HT only) A person's glucose falls below normal after exercise. Which hormone is most likely to be released?
- Insulin
- Thyroxine
- Oestrogen
- Glucagon
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