Biology 0610 · IGCSE · Homeostasis

Homeostasis — practice question

(a)[4]

Complete the statements about the control of blood glucose concentration. After a person eats a meal containing carbohydrates, blood glucose concentration rises. As a result, the [BLANK] releases insulin. Insulin makes the [BLANK] remove glucose from the blood and convert it into [BLANK]. Regulation of blood glucose concentration is an example of [BLANK].

(b)[2]

Outline how type 1 diabetes is treated.

(c)[3]

Calculate the percentage change in blood glucose concentration from 5 minutes after the injection to 30 minutes after the injection. Give your answer to two significant figures.

(d)[3]

Suggest why this is beneficial for the "fight or flight" response.

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