Understanding Insulin and Blood Sugar

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Chemistry
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9th Grade
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Matt Rosenhouse
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Avery has just eaten a meal, and her body needs to manage the sugar levels in her blood. What is the main function of insulin in this scenario?
Increase blood pressure
Lower blood sugar
Digest proteins
Produce red blood cells
Answer explanation
The primary function of insulin is to lower blood sugar levels by facilitating the uptake of glucose into cells, thus regulating blood glucose levels effectively.
Tags
NGSS.HS-LS1-3
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Ethan has been feeling unusually tired lately and has noticed that he is urinating more frequently and feeling thirsty all the time. What could be a common symptom of his condition?
Frequent urination
Increased thirst
Fatigue
All of the above
Answer explanation
All of the listed symptoms—frequent urination, increased thirst, and fatigue—are common indicators of insulin resistance, making 'All of the above' the correct choice.
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NGSS.HS-LS1-3
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Elijah is learning about how the body regulates blood sugar levels. How does insulin help in this process?
By breaking down carbohydrates
By helping glucose enter cells
By turning glucose into proteins
By increasing bile production
Answer explanation
Insulin helps regulate blood sugar levels by facilitating the uptake of glucose into cells, allowing them to use glucose for energy, thus lowering blood sugar levels. This is crucial for maintaining metabolic balance.
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NGSS.HS-LS1-3
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
During a biology class, the teacher asked, "Which organ in the human body is responsible for producing insulin?"
Liver
Pancreas
Kidney
Heart
Answer explanation
The pancreas is the organ primarily responsible for producing insulin, a hormone that regulates blood sugar levels. The liver, kidney, and heart do not produce insulin.
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NGSS.HS-LS1-3
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Nora has been experiencing high blood sugar levels. Her doctor explains that her condition is linked to insulin resistance. What links insulin resistance to type 2 diabetes?
Insulin resistance stops insulin production
Insulin resistance raises blood sugar, leading to type 2 diabetes
Insulin resistance is caused by type 2 diabetes
Insulin resistance is unrelated to type 2 diabetes
Answer explanation
Insulin resistance impairs the body's ability to use insulin effectively, leading to elevated blood sugar levels. Over time, this can result in type 2 diabetes, making the correct choice that insulin resistance leads to higher blood sugar levels.
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Oliver is learning about how the body processes different nutrients. He wonders, what is the role of insulin in fat storage?
Insulin breaks down fats
Insulin stores glucose as fat
Insulin turns fats into proteins
Insulin doesn't affect fat storage
Answer explanation
Insulin promotes the storage of glucose as fat by facilitating the conversion of excess glucose into fatty acids, which are then stored in adipose tissue. This process is crucial for energy regulation in the body.
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Nora has been consuming a high-sugar diet for several months. How does this affect her insulin sensitivity?
Increases insulin sensitivity
Decreases insulin sensitivity
No effect on insulin sensitivity
Reverses insulin resistance
Answer explanation
A high-sugar diet leads to increased blood glucose levels, causing the body to produce more insulin. Over time, this can result in decreased insulin sensitivity, making it harder for cells to respond to insulin effectively.
Tags
NGSS.HS-LS1-3
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