Practice Feedback Mechanisms In Hormone Regulation (6.3.2)

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Question 1.
What is a feedback mechanism?
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Think about how one thing affects another.
Question 2.
What hormone lowers blood sugar?
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Consider the hormone produced by the pancreas.
3Question 3.
What regulates blood sugar levels?
- Glucagon
- Insulin
- Adrenaline
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Think about the hormone produced by the pancreas.
4Question 4.
True or False: Positive feedback mechanisms are more common than negative feedback in hormonal regulation.
- True
- False
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Consider how most hormones work.
Question 5.
Create a diagram showing the feedback loop of insulin regulation.
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Label each part of the process clearly.
Question 6.
Describe the consequences if negative feedback systems in the body stopped working.
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Consider the implications for blood sugar and metabolism.

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