Insulin Feedback Mechanism Worksheet
Complete this worksheet to demonstrate your understanding of the insulin feedback mechanism and its role in blood glucose regulation.
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6th Grade
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1. Which organ produces insulin?
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Liver
Pancreas
Kidney
Stomach
2. What is the main function of insulin in the body?
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Increase blood glucose levels
Decrease blood glucose levels
Digest proteins
Absorb nutrients in the stomach
3. Arrange the steps of the insulin feedback mechanism in the correct order.
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Step Order
Blood glucose level rises after eating
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Second
Third
Fourth
Pancreas releases insulin
First
Second
Third
Fourth
Cells absorb glucose from the blood
First
Second
Third
Fourth
Blood glucose level returns to normal
First
Second
Third
Fourth
4. Which of the following can trigger the release of insulin? (Select all that apply)
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Eating a meal
Fasting
Exercise
Stress
Other
5. Rate your understanding of the insulin feedback mechanism.
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6. In your own words, explain what happens if the body does not produce enough insulin.
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7. Match the following terms with their correct descriptions.
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Description
Insulin
Hormone that lowers blood glucose
Organ that produces insulin
Condition caused by lack of insulin
Process of glucose uptake
Pancreas
Hormone that lowers blood glucose
Organ that produces insulin
Condition caused by lack of insulin
Process of glucose uptake
Diabetes
Hormone that lowers blood glucose
Organ that produces insulin
Condition caused by lack of insulin
Process of glucose uptake
Cellular absorption
Hormone that lowers blood glucose
Organ that produces insulin
Condition caused by lack of insulin
Process of glucose uptake
8. Case Study: A student eats a large sugary snack. Describe the feedback mechanism that occurs in their body.
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