Control of Blood Glucose

• Which part of the body is blood glucose concentration monitored and controlled by?

  Pancreas
• Which organ is primarily responsible for detecting and controlling blood glucose levels?

  The pancreas.
• What is glucose used for in cells?

  • Glucose is a simple sugar.
  • It is needed by cells for respiration.
• Why is it important to maintain blood glucose concentration?

  It is important to maintain a constant level of glucose in the blood for proper body function.
• What is insulin?


  Insulin is a hormone that regulates the level of sugar in the blood.
• Where is insulin produced?


  Insulin is produced by the pancreas.
• What are the two types of diabetes mentioned?

  • Type 1 Diabetes
  • Type 2 Diabetes
• Which system is responsible for maintaining a constant blood glucose level in the body?

  Endocrine system
• Which organ in the body stores glucose as insoluble glycogen?


  Liver
• Which is the main organ responsible for detecting and controlling the blood glucose levels of the blood?

  Pancreas