Biology Topic Practice

The Role of Insulin

Insulin is a vital hormone that lowers blood sugar when it gets too high after a meal.

Where is glucose stored once insulin causes it to leave the blood?

What is The Role of Insulin?

"Insulin is a peptide hormone produced by beta cells of the pancreatic islets; it is considered to be the main anabolic hormone of the body."

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

Produced by the pancreas when blood glucose is high.

Causes cells to take in glucose for respiration.

Triggers the liver to convert excess glucose into glycogen for storage.

Exam Tip

Glycogen is essentially the human equivalent of plant starch.

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