HHB physiology and health - blood glucose levels and obesity

explain blood vessels can be damaged from chronic elevation of blood glucose levels

state the possible outcomes of blood vessels damaged by elevated glucose levels

name the receptors which monitor blood glucose levels

name the hormone whose secretion increases when blood glucose levels increase and describe its action

name the hormone whose secretion increases when blood glucose levels decrease and describe its action

name the organ which stores glucose as glycogen

name the hormone released from exercise or during a flight or fight response

explain why individuals with Type 1 diabetes require insulin injections

explain why the cells in individuals with Type 2 diabetes are less sensitive to insulin

name the test used to indicate diabetes

explain why glucose appears in the urine of diabetics

describe how to carry out a glucose tolerance test to diagnose diabetes

compare the results of a diabetic to a non-diabetic following a glucose tolerance test

describe how obesity is characterised

calculate BMI from an individual's weight and height

rearrange the formula for BMI

state the value of BMI deemed to indicate obesity

explain why BMI can wrongly classify individuals as obese

describe how an individual becomes obese

explain why obese individuals should have a low-fat diet and avoid free sugars

explain the importance of exercise to health and wellbeing