Questions
1. Beta cells secrete insulin which decreases the level of blood glucose. What is the role of insulin and glucagon in the body and how do they work together to maintain homeostasis?
2. In type 2 diabetes, why does the body fails to properly use and store glucose?
3. Why do people with type 2 diabetes have glucose present in their urine and as a result urine output is increased?
4. Draw a negative feedback loop that shows the regulation of blood glucose levels and explain how it would be affected in someone with type 2 diabetes.
5. Fatigue is a common symptom of type 2 diabetes. What other conditions have similar symptoms like fatigue, and are affected by blood glucose levels?
6. Emma's pancreas isn't producing sufficient amounts of insulin. Where does human insulin come from and why do we need it?
7. Why is the pancreas essential in the human body?
8. In type 2 diabetes, how do you maintain normal blood glucose levels?
9. What risk factors are associated with developing type 2 diabetes?
10. What happens to the activity of the hypothalamus and anterior pituitary gland in someone with type 2 diabetes?
11. Diet is very important to someone with type 2 diabetes. Why is it important to manage what you are eating when you have type 2 diabetes?
12. Describe the roles and patterns in glucagon and insulin levels in someone with type 2 diabetes.
13. Other than diet, what are some other factors that affect your blood glucose levels?
2. In type 2 diabetes, why does the body fails to properly use and store glucose?
3. Why do people with type 2 diabetes have glucose present in their urine and as a result urine output is increased?
4. Draw a negative feedback loop that shows the regulation of blood glucose levels and explain how it would be affected in someone with type 2 diabetes.
5. Fatigue is a common symptom of type 2 diabetes. What other conditions have similar symptoms like fatigue, and are affected by blood glucose levels?
6. Emma's pancreas isn't producing sufficient amounts of insulin. Where does human insulin come from and why do we need it?
7. Why is the pancreas essential in the human body?
8. In type 2 diabetes, how do you maintain normal blood glucose levels?
9. What risk factors are associated with developing type 2 diabetes?
10. What happens to the activity of the hypothalamus and anterior pituitary gland in someone with type 2 diabetes?
11. Diet is very important to someone with type 2 diabetes. Why is it important to manage what you are eating when you have type 2 diabetes?
12. Describe the roles and patterns in glucagon and insulin levels in someone with type 2 diabetes.
13. Other than diet, what are some other factors that affect your blood glucose levels?