Biology Topic Practice

Type 1 vs Type 2 Diabetes

While both result in high blood sugar, the causes and treatments for Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes are very different.

Which type of diabetes is usually linked to obesity?

What is Type 1 vs Type 2 Diabetes?

"Diabetes mellitus is a group of metabolic disorders characterized by a high blood sugar level over a prolonged period."

Question 1

Which organ monitors blood glucose concentration and releases insulin or glucagon?

Question 2

Choose the correct option to complete the statement. ____ is when blood vessels narrow to keep heat in

Question 3

Which answer best completes the statement? ____ is the main female reproductive hormone

Question 4

Which answer best completes the statement? ____ involves giving a mother FSH and LH to stimulate eggs

Type 1: Pancreas fails to produce insulin; treated with insulin injections.

Type 2: Cells no longer respond to insulin; treated with diet, exercise, and drugs.

Type 1 is usually early-onset; Type 2 is often adult-onset.

Exam Tip

Type 2 diabetes risk is strongly correlated with a high carbohydrate diet and lack of exercise.

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