CAIE IGCSE Biology 14.4.2 Insulin Decreases Blood Glucose Questions
Practise stating that insulin decreases blood glucose concentration.
- Syllabus
- 2026–2028
- Course
- Biology 0610
Practise stating that insulin decreases blood glucose concentration.
Glucose is absorbed into the blood in the small intestine. Fig. 6.1 shows the human circulatory system and the pathway taken by molecules, such as glucose, when they travel in the blood.
Fig. 6.1
Insulin is a hormone that is secreted by the pancreas.
Describe the role of insulin in the body.
1 controls blood, glucose / sugar, concentration / level ;
2 increased, uptake / respiration, of glucose ;
3 (simulates cells to) convert glucose to glycogen ;
4 idea that target organs are, muscle / liver ;
5 (so) decreases blood glucose concentration ;
6 ref to, negative feedback / homeostasis ;