• 1. 
    What do cells need glucose for?

  • photosynthesis
  • respiration
  • protein synthesis
  • combustion
  • 2. 
    Which of the following is a hormone used to control glucose concentrations in the blood?

  • insulin
  • glycogen
  • pancreas
  • adrenaline
  • 3. 
    Insulin causes which organ to remove glucose from the blood?

  • liver
  • pancreas
  • brain
  • kidneys
  • 4. 
    What causes blood glucose levels to fall?

  • eating
  • vigorous exercise
  • sleeping
  • going to the toilet
  • 5. 
    This organ produces the hormones that help regulate blood glucose levels.

  • Pancreas
  • Liver
  • Small intestine
  • 6. 
    What causes blood glucose levels to rise?

  • eating
  • vigorous exercise
  • sleeping
  • going to the toilet
  • 7. 
    Excess glucose in the bloodstream is converted to which other substance when stored in the liver and muscle cells?

  • glycogen
  • glucagon
  • glycerin
  • glycerol
  • 8. 
    According to the feedback loop, what does high blood sugar promote?

  • Insulin Release
  • Glucagon Release
  • Insulin Uptake
  • Glycogen Uptake
  • 9. 
    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
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