Biology 9700 · AS & A Level · Homeostasis in mammals

Homeostasis in mammals — practice question

As blood glucose concentration drops, the pancreas releases glucagon into the blood, where it is carried to the cells. Fig. 6.1 shows how glucagon affects liver cells.
(a(i))[4]

Identify P, Q, R and S in Fig. 6.1.

(a(ii))[3]

Table 6.1 presents four processes in liver cells that are affected by a fall in blood glucose concentration. Some of these are cellular responses produced by cell signalling involving glucagon. Complete Table 6.1 by stating whether the rate of each process increases or decreases when blood glucose concentration decreases.

(ii)[3]

Complete Table 6.1 by stating whether the rate of each process increases or decreases when blood glucose concentration falls.

(b)[7]

Explain the principles of operation of a glucose test strip and suggest advantages for a person with type 2 diabetes of using a biosensor rather than a test strip.

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