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What is the main purpose of homeostasis in living organisms?
What is the main purpose of homeostasis in living organisms?
- Regulating pH balance
- Promoting external changes
- Maintaining stability of internal conditions (correct)
- Increasing blood glucose levels
Which hormone helps lower blood glucose levels by converting glucose to glycogen?
Which hormone helps lower blood glucose levels by converting glucose to glycogen?
- Adrenaline
- Insulin (correct)
- Glucagon
- Estrogen
What is the role of glucagon in blood glucose regulation?
What is the role of glucagon in blood glucose regulation?
- Lowering blood glucose levels
- Converting glycogen to glucose (correct)
- Producing more insulin
- Storing glucose as glycogen
What is the stored form of glucose in the liver and muscles?
What is the stored form of glucose in the liver and muscles?
In what organ is insulin produced?
In what organ is insulin produced?
What happens to blood glucose levels after a meal?
What happens to blood glucose levels after a meal?
Which hormone raises blood glucose levels by converting stored glycogen to glucose?
Which hormone raises blood glucose levels by converting stored glycogen to glucose?
What is the role of insulin in blood glucose regulation?
What is the role of insulin in blood glucose regulation?
What happens when blood glucose levels decrease?
What happens when blood glucose levels decrease?
How does glucagon affect blood glucose levels?
How does glucagon affect blood glucose levels?
What are common symptoms of diabetes mellitus?
What are common symptoms of diabetes mellitus?
What characterizes Type 1 Diabetes?
What characterizes Type 1 Diabetes?
What is the main focus of treatment for Type 2 Diabetes?
What is the main focus of treatment for Type 2 Diabetes?
How does insulin resistance affect blood glucose levels?
How does insulin resistance affect blood glucose levels?
What is the function of glycogen in the body?
What is the function of glycogen in the body?
What term refers to the process by which living organisms maintain stable internal conditions?
What term refers to the process by which living organisms maintain stable internal conditions?
Which hormone helps raise blood glucose levels by converting stored glycogen to glucose?
Which hormone helps raise blood glucose levels by converting stored glycogen to glucose?
What is the main function of glucagon in blood glucose regulation?
What is the main function of glucagon in blood glucose regulation?
Which of the following hormones is responsible for lowering blood glucose levels?
Which of the following hormones is responsible for lowering blood glucose levels?
What is the stored form of glucose in the liver and muscles called?
What is the stored form of glucose in the liver and muscles called?
How do negative feedback mechanisms contribute to homeostasis?
How do negative feedback mechanisms contribute to homeostasis?
Why is it crucial for blood glucose levels to be carefully regulated?
Why is it crucial for blood glucose levels to be carefully regulated?
In diabetes mellitus, which of the following symptoms is commonly associated with high blood glucose levels?
In diabetes mellitus, which of the following symptoms is commonly associated with high blood glucose levels?
Which type of diabetes is typically managed with insulin injections and dietary adjustments?
Which type of diabetes is typically managed with insulin injections and dietary adjustments?
Insulin resistance, a common feature of Type 2 Diabetes, is primarily caused by:
Insulin resistance, a common feature of Type 2 Diabetes, is primarily caused by:
Which hormone plays a key role in converting stored glycogen into glucose to raise blood glucose levels?
Which hormone plays a key role in converting stored glycogen into glucose to raise blood glucose levels?
What is the main metabolic difference between Type 1 and Type 2 Diabetes?
What is the main metabolic difference between Type 1 and Type 2 Diabetes?
What is the primary outcome of cells taking up glucose when stimulated by insulin?
What is the primary outcome of cells taking up glucose when stimulated by insulin?
Which of the following lifestyle factors is most likely to contribute to the development of Type 2 Diabetes?
Which of the following lifestyle factors is most likely to contribute to the development of Type 2 Diabetes?
What is the function of glucagon in blood glucose regulation when compared to insulin?
What is the function of glucagon in blood glucose regulation when compared to insulin?
Which hormone is responsible for converting stored glycogen to glucose to raise blood glucose levels?
Which hormone is responsible for converting stored glycogen to glucose to raise blood glucose levels?
What is the primary mechanism by which negative feedback mechanisms contribute to homeostasis?
What is the primary mechanism by which negative feedback mechanisms contribute to homeostasis?
Which hormone plays a key role in converting glucose to glycogen, thus lowering blood glucose levels?
Which hormone plays a key role in converting glucose to glycogen, thus lowering blood glucose levels?
What is the primary function of glucagon in blood glucose regulation?
What is the primary function of glucagon in blood glucose regulation?
Which hormone is critical in converting stored glycogen into glucose to raise blood glucose levels?
Which hormone is critical in converting stored glycogen into glucose to raise blood glucose levels?
What is the stored form of glucose in the liver and muscles?
What is the stored form of glucose in the liver and muscles?
What hormone is produced by the pancreas to lower blood glucose levels by converting glucose to glycogen?
What hormone is produced by the pancreas to lower blood glucose levels by converting glucose to glycogen?
What is the key metabolic difference between Type 1 and Type 2 Diabetes?
What is the key metabolic difference between Type 1 and Type 2 Diabetes?
What role does glucagon play in blood glucose regulation compared to insulin?
What role does glucagon play in blood glucose regulation compared to insulin?
How do insulin resistance and poor lifestyle choices contribute to the development of Type 2 Diabetes?
How do insulin resistance and poor lifestyle choices contribute to the development of Type 2 Diabetes?
Which hormone raises blood glucose levels by converting stored glycogen to glucose?
Which hormone raises blood glucose levels by converting stored glycogen to glucose?
What is the primary outcome of cells taking up glucose when stimulated by insulin?
What is the primary outcome of cells taking up glucose when stimulated by insulin?
How does glucagon affect blood glucose levels?
How does glucagon affect blood glucose levels?
Which lifestyle factor is most likely to contribute to the development of Type 2 Diabetes?
Which lifestyle factor is most likely to contribute to the development of Type 2 Diabetes?
Why is maintaining stable blood glucose levels crucial?
Why is maintaining stable blood glucose levels crucial?
